Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of periodontal diseases with regards to the age and sex in population around a dental hospital, and to compare the results with national and international studies.Methodology: A cross sectional study was initiated to characterize the demographic, oral health behavior. Prevalence of different types of periodontal diseases was evaluated in the out patients periodontology department of Update Dental College and Hospital Dhaka, Bangladesh. Investigation was determined by taking the history and with oral examination, using examination instruments, CPITN probe and with the help of radiographs.Result: Out of 2130 patients during year 2014-2015, 1807 were diagnosed, as suffering from Chronic plaque induced gingivitis and 323 were diagnosed, as suffering from chronic plaque induced periodontitis. Prevalence was revealed more cases of gingivitis then periodontitis and males are suffering with periodontal diseases more than the females. 21-40 years of age group patient has been suffering with gingivitis more but 41-60 years of aged patients are has been suffering with periodontitis. So commonly gingivitis occur in early ages population and they are more concern about the treatment also.Conclusion: Gingivitis is prevalent on periodontitis and male are suffering more with periodontal diseases.Update Dent. Coll. j: 2015; 5 (2): 23-29

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Corticosteroids, since their introduction have become one of the most widely prescribed class of drugs. They belong to a class of chemicals that includes steroid hormones that are produced naturally in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates and analogous to those that are synthesized in laboratories. They have been used extensively in managing many oral lesions due to their excellent anti-inflammatory and immunemodulators effects. However, considering their potential and significant side effects, they are sometimes termed as the “double –edge sword” in the field of medicine. Their successful use depends upon the comprehension of the disease process. This includes an appropriate diagnosis, a clear view of the desirable treatment outcome and understanding of whether the treatment is aimed at the management of a chronic disease or enhanced resolution of a short – term condition. The possible side effects of systemic corticosteroids must be weighed against probable risks. This article is aimed at reviewing the use of corticosteroids in the treatment of various oral lesions, and deriving a certain protocol for the same.Update Dent. Coll. j: 2016; 6 (1): 52-58

Pyogenic granuloma is one of the inflammatory hyperplasia seen in the oral cavity. This term is a misnomer because the lesion is unrelated to infection and in reality arises in response to various stimuli such as low- grade local irritation, traumatic injury or hormonal factors. Clinically, oral pyogenic granuloma is a smooth or lobulated exophytic lesion manifesting as small, red erythematous papules on a pedunculated or sometimes sessile base, which is usually hemorrhagic. The surface ranges from pink to red to purple, depending on the age of the lesion. Because of the high frequency of pyogenic granuloma in the oral cavity, especially during pregnancy, and necessity for proper diagnosis and treatment, a complete information and investigations about this lesion, in addition its treatment is presented. The study emphasizes the clinical follow-up after the treatment of patients that present pyogenic granuloma. Follow-up over 19 months of surgical procedures demonstrated the maintenance of a periodontal health decreases the chances of recurrence.Update Dent. Coll. j: 2015; 5 (1): 26-29