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Depending on the frequency and type of intake, milk can affect caries formation by virtue of its demineralisation- remineralisation properties. The effect of A2 milk on human dentition is still unexplored. Hence,the aim of the present study was to evaluate and compare the remineralising and adsorption properties of regular cow milk and A2 milk using Human Enamel discs and Hydroxyapatite(HA) discs in an in-vitro model. Materials and methods: To evaluate the remineralising properties of milk, 24 human enamel discs and 24 Hydroxyapatite(HA) discs were divided equally into two different milk groups. Subsurface carious lesions were created and they were subjected to remineralisation-demineralisation cycles using twenty-one-day pH-cycling model. Baseline, post-demineralisation and post-remineralisation differences between the groups were studied by microhardness test (Vicker’s Indenter) and surface roughness test (profilometer). Ca:P ratio of the subtrates was analysed using Scanned Electron Microscopy Energy Dispersive X-Ray (SEM-DEX) analysis of five HA discs, out of which two were  treated with the different milk types and the remaining  three with different controls. Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) based analysis, followed by densitometric evaluation was performed to examine the adsorption of caseins from the two milk types on HA discs.

Background: Dental anxiety is an important component of distress to patients in the dental operatory. If the dentist is aware of the level of anxiety of his patient, he is not only forewarned about the patient’s behavior but can also take measures to help reduce the anxiety during the operative procedure. Patients who are highly anxious about dental treatment may react differently than do those who are less anxious. We have many anxiety scales to detect in dental operatory but none of them have objectivity about reveling anxiety. Patients’ perceptions may change from time to time and so does their response. So we need an objective type of scale that will help to diagnose anxiety. Methodology: participants were divided into two groups 20 in each group. The children of both groups were given ACDAS scale to solve. (by patient and parent as this scale has an opinion of parents too) For detecting anxiety through graphology, Navrang Anxiety Scale (NAS), require unruled paper, writing matter, and pen was given to participants to write the essay and obtain the handwriting sample from the patient. Result: The significant association was seen between the graphological scale and the ACDAS scale.