BackgroundInflammation is present in denture stomatitis. Denture stomatitis's etiology is complex, but there is evidence that it is brought on by Candida albicans growing in biofilms on its surface. ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine and assess the effectiveness of several herbal products, such as tea tree oil and neem extracts, on Candida albicans adhesion to denture soft liners. MethodEach wall of the tissue culture plate was filled with 30 acrylic blocks lined with soft liners, followed by the addition of 0.1 ml of the standardized Candida albicans suspension, which was then left to incubate for 48 hours. Each specimen was placed in a disinfectant solution for 10 minutes. A colony was counted after 0.1ml of the solution was plated on a sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA) plate and cultured for 72 hours. Data were compared using a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) test. ResultsThe mean colony forming units (CFU) per ml for combined tea tree oil and neem extract was least (0.40), followed by tea tree oil (2.30), followed by neem extract (30.33). The treated blocks were effective in reducing the growth of Candida albicans. ConclusionCombining tea tree oil and neem extract significantly reduced the growth of Candida albicans, suggesting a new form of intraoral effective antifungal treatment.

Introduction: Osseointegration is considered one of the most important deciding factors to check for implant stability, which decides successful outcome of the implant. Photobiomodulation has been used to improve the implant stability by enhancing osseointegration. Photobiomodulation (PBM) or Low-level Laser Therapy (LLLT) causes an enhanced effect in the bone implant contact. Need for the Study: There are no definitive therapies/protocol of LLLT in cases of bone density of D3 and D4. Also There are no studies in literature which compares the different laser settings so that a standardised setting can be established. Therefore, there is need to generate evidence whether reducing the number of appointments and reducing the amount of energy given in D3 and D4(compromised) bone can help achieve early loading in patients. Aim: To evaluate and compare the effect of three different photobiomodulation therapies on primary and secondary implant stability in D3 and D4 bone type in comparison to control group to achieve early loading. Materials and Methods: This randomized controlled, double blinded study allocated 108 patients having D3 or D4 bone according to Misch classification into six groups. Three different PBM therapy which is either Therapy A, B or C(placebo) will be used. The implant stability will be measured by Ostell meter in Implant Stability Quotients (ISQ) scale, immediately after surgery, after 3 weeks, after 12 weeks and after 6 months of surgery. The bone density will be measured before surgery and 3 months after surgery. Expected Outcome: At the end of the study, an evidence will be generated whether reducing the number of appointments and reducing the amount of energy given in D3 and D4(compromised) bone can help achieve early loading in patients. Patients treated using PBM therapy either protocol A or protocol B may show enhanced implant stability.

Introduction: Simulation training has been practiced in dental schools all throughout. The pertinent use of simulation in any professional education program allows the students to get clarity for their clinical skills without the danger of harming the patient during the learning process. The success of different teaching methods in skill laboratories is still debated in the literature. One of them is Peyton’s approach which is designed for student: teacher ratio of 1:1. To overcome this modified Peyton’s method was introduce which allows each of the trainees to perform respective skill at least once. Aim: To evaluate and compare Modified Peyton’s approach with conventional teaching for skill training among undergraduate students in Prosthodontics. Materials and Methods: This prospective interventional study will be conducted in Department of Prosthodontics at Sharad Pawar Dental College, Wardha, Maharshtra, India, from October 2022 to December 2023. The study will involve 70 third year BDS students randomly divided two groups equally. The study will be conducted in dental setting utilising the dental skill laboratory to make alginate impression. Group A will be taught using conventional method and group B will be divided into 10 groups and taught using modified Peyton method and evaluation will be done using Objective Structured Practical Examination and post-test. Expected Outcome: At the end of the study, student’s taught using modified Peyton’s method might show better result in OSPE and post-test. Conclusion: Modified Peyton’s method will prove beneficial to students learning new skill.