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Background: Dentists are the common preys for the transmission of pandemic disease because of the airborne spread via routine dental checkups. This study which is a cross-sectional one gives the idea about awareness and alertness of dentists about COVID-19 in Kerala, India. Materials and Methods: The survey comprised 25 closed-ended questions. The survey was separated into two sections. The initial segment of the poll was identified with the socio-segment qualities that were researched, while the subsequent part was worried about dental practitioners' perspectives toward the management of COVID-19 and the apparent danger of defilement in dental facilities. Results: Coronavirus management in dental clinics differs regarding adherence to the rules. An aggregate of 750 respondents finished the form, out of which 686 (91.46%) complete reactions were incorporated. The majority of the respondents concurred on inquiries regarding the knowledge, practice, and mentality of dental specialists toward the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion: The feedback of most dental specialists with respect to the readiness and view of disease control measures against the COVID-19 pandemic was positive. Dental facilities need to adhere more to the central and state government suggestions in alertness of their facilities or by tutoring their dental specialists and staff.

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Aim:The current study aimed to compare the efficacy of working length measurement in different simulated clinical scenariosapical root resorption and horizontal root fracture using a new integrated apex locator SCM 008 (Fanta dental materials) and ROOT ZX (J Morita). Materials and methods:Forty recently extracted single-rooted mandibular premolar teeth were taken. Allotted into two major groups under two apex locators. Each group was subdivided into two, based on the different simulated conditions. In horizontal root fracture group, an oblique notch was made on the external root surface 8 mm from the anatomic apex. To simulate apical root resorption, an irregular defect was drilled at the apex with a round bur. Teeth were embedded in a customized holder containing alginate simulating the periodontal ligament. Electronic measurements were taken and compared. Statistical analysis: One sample t-test.Results: Though values were more accurate in the case of Root ZX, the result obtained was not significant statistically. Conclusion:In the case of both horizontal fracture and apical resorption, Root ZX and the new integrated apex locator could perform with superior efficacy in the given experimental conditions.