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Back Ground:  The aim of this current study is to identify the changes in haematological values of subjects with periodontal disease as compared to periodontally healthy individuals and to establish the relationship between chronic periodontitis and anemic status of the patients by correlating the periodontal parameters with haematological values following Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy. Methodology:  The present case-control study included hundred subjects, out of which test group included fifty chronic periodontitis. The control group included fifty periodontally healthy subjects. Both periodontal and haematological parameters were assessed for both the groups at baseline and three months who had undergone non-surgical periodontal therapy later for the test group. Ten patients in the test group were excluded from the study and the remaining forty patients completed the study period and hence their results were analysed statistically by employing Mann-Whitney U Test, Wilcoxon Matched Pairs Test, Karl-Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient Method.                            Results: The results in this study have shown that by treating the periodontal inflammation, it has led to a significant improvement in erythrocyte count as well as haemoglobin levels. Following NSPT in the test group, out of all the haematological values, ESR has shown major statistically significant difference along with TRBC and Hb. Whereas there was much less significant improvement in the remaining values viz. PCV, MCV, MCH, MCHC. Conclusion:  The results of this study have clearly demonstrated that the treatment of periodontitis condition does lead to the improvement in various haematological values. Hence, its proven that chronic generalized periodontitis could lead to anemia of chronic disease in the long run. Thereby it is advisable that we should monitor the anemic status of the patients on a regular basis and advice the patients accordingly.  

Objectives: COVID-19 pandemic has shown a substantial impact on the entire world both physiologically and psychologically. By the hit of the second wave, which opened dangerous gates for secondary infections, apprehension was carried among health-care sectors. These secondary infections were due to decreased immunity. On the other hand, risk modifiers, such as diabetes and hypertension played a leading role in the mortality rate. A substantial number of studies have not been conducted so far regarding the impact of this second wave on dental healthcare professionals. The present study aimed to evaluate the dental healthcare professionals’ perspective levels during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic through a web-based survey. Material and Methods: A total of 853 responses were gathered by sending 15 questions in Google forms. Data collected were gathered and subjected to statistical analysis, expressed in frequency distribution and Pearson’s Chi-square test was performed. Results: Data obtained and projected that the study population expressed higher anxiety and stress levels, despite which was many of them showed an inclination to work during these tough times. The knowledge about secondary fungal infections like Mucormycosis, which was caused due to immune suppression, was abundant among the participants. A significant proportion conveyed the ill effect of COVID-19 on clinical practice and academics as well. Conclusion: Dental professionals have shown a positive perspective despite of higher stress levels and being a part of frontline workers, they are much primed to assure, educate, and treat the patients amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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