This study reveals that some of the cephalometric parameters in the Central Indian population are significantly different than that of the Caucasian population, especially in the females.

The findings indicated that (1) addition of chlorhexidine to the orthodontic composite resin enhanced its antimicrobial properties, (2) there was no significant difference between the bond strengths of the control and the experimental resins tested after 24 h and 25 days and (3) maximum release of chlorhexidine from the modified resin was much higher than the minimum inhibitory concentration level.

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The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic due to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has casted a deep impact on every aspect of the human life all over the world. The healthcare professionals dealing with the patients have been at the greatest risk of exposure. Dental practitioners fall among the highest risk practitioners because of their field of operation being around the oropharyngeal region of patients, as well as due to the risk of generation of aerosols during various dental procedures. There is a continuous urgent need of modifying the dental practice in accordance with the guidelines issued by the health authorities time to time. Meticulously planned approaches, and adequate precautions and modifications need to be introduced into dental practice. The field of orthodontics also demands a high level of practice modification in order to ensure proper infection control for patients, practitioners, and dental staff.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the future practice plans of the Orthodontic residents in India. Materials and methods:Questionnaire totaling 37 items was drafted and posted along self-addressed (return) envelopes to the respective Head of Orthodontic departments of 120 dental schools. This survey was also carried out at the postgraduate student convention at Manali in 2011. A total of 1200 questionnaire forms were circulated and 781 forms were received back. Survey was started in February 2011 and completed in August 2011. Basic statistic including Chi-square test was performed for the comparative analysis based on sex and region.Results: 100% of the respondants were satisfied with the choice of the subject while 44% opted for the prosthodontia as their second choice if given chance. 72% residents were satisfied with 3 years duration of the course. 77% of them were planning to take IBO certification while 80% residents were against making it against compulsory. 57% residents said they will be looking for a job while 30% wanted to start practice right after their postgraduate course completion. Self-ligating brackets are expected to gain ground with 71% residents expecting to use them and 55% were for the use of Invasilign. 89% were going to use fixed functional appliance. 90% residents plan to use TAD in their practice and fixed retainer was clear favorite (53%). The choices were uniform among the male and female respondants and also no clear regional significant differences were evident between the various regions. Conclusion:Indian Orthodontic programs would not find a shortage of full-time academicians in the future. Residents favor 35-to 36-month programs with a research-based component. Newer techniques, e.g. Digital Imaging, TAD, SLB are here to stay.