A total of 823 dentists completed the questionnaire survey; out of which 396 were male and 427 were female. Maximum respondents (53%) were dental graduates, followed by post graduates (45%) and PhD (1.7%). Data from the study revealed that there is good awareness regarding stem cells in general. However; the awareness, knowledge regarding sources, applications, uses and clinical research guidelines regarding dental stem cells is lacking amongst most dentists. Despite this lack of knowledge, dentists are keen on updating their knowledge regarding dental stem cells.

Aim: To assess the biocompatibility, bioactivity and gene expression analysis of SHEDs incubated in various Calcium Silicate Based Cements. Study design: Following PRISMA statement, a search was carried out in the electronic databases–PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Google Scholar, JSTOR, and DOAJ from January 2000 to 31 May 2021. In vitro trials examining the response of SHEDs to the treatment with CSCs were eligible. Results: 10 trials were included after the selection process. These trials involved the assessment of cell viability, cell migration, cell adhesion, mineralization potential and gene expression analysis of SHEDs cultured in MTA, Biodentine, EndoCem Zr, RetroMTA, TheraCal & iRoot BP plus. Conclusion: MTA, Biodentine, EndoCem Zr, RetroMTA and iRoot BP showed adequate biocompatibility, bioactivity and genetic expression towards SHEDs, to support their clinical use in vital pulp treatment of primary teeth.

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This study showed low sensitivity but substantial specificity with visual inspection. Bitewing radiography performed poorly overall when compared with the other two systems. The CarieScan PRO technique gave the highest overall combination of sensitivity and specificity for detection of occlusal caries.

Background. Local anesthesia (LA) is commonly used for pain control in clinical dental practice. However, it is often perceived as the most painful part of the treatment and the factor leading to the avoidance of dental care. Hence, research on better means of pain management is being conducted.Objectives. The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare pain perception using the No Pain III™ computer-controlled local anesthesia delivery (CCLAD) system and the conventional syringe, for inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) in children. Material and methods.Thirty children aged 6-12 years were included in the study. Children were randomly allocated into 2 groups by the flip of a coin. Group A received LA by conventional syringe and group B received LA by No Pain III™, on the contralateral side. Physiological parameters including blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR) and respiratory rate (RR) were assessed at baseline, during the deposition and after the deposition of LA. A subjective evaluation of pain perception was assessed using the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale (WBS). The measured values were subjected to statistical analysis. Results. A statistically significant difference was observed between group A and group B for pain perception using the WBS, systolic BP and RR.Conclusions. The use of the No Pain III™ CCLAD system resulted in reduced pain perception and better acceptance when compared to the use of the conventional syringe, for IANB in children.