Background: The goal of this study was to analyze the dental students' and faculty's perceptions of the usefulness of e-learning in prosthodontics during the difficult time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study with a sample size of 213 students and 10 faculty members was conducted at the institutional level. The participants' perspectives on e-learning were formed using prevalidated anonymous questionnaires, one for students and the other for faculty, each including a total of 20 questions, both closed and open ended. The data were examined using SPSS version 24.0 for statistical analysis. Mean and standard deviation were used for descriptive statistics, whereas frequencies and percentages were used for categorical data. Results: The survey participants, students, and instructors all agreed that online classes had certain advantages since they fit better into their schedules. Both students and professors were dissatisfied with the learning quality because the prosthodontics subject is mostly a practical domain that necessitates active demonstrations and debates to master the practical aspects of the subject. Discussion: The results of this study revealed the substantial challenges that teachers and dental students encounter when it comes to e-learning in prosthodontics. These findings can be used to improve students' and faculty's learning experiences, as well as to develop an effective and productive online learning platform. Conclusion: The current study's findings revealed the substantial challenges that dental students and instructors confront when it comes to e learning in prosthodontics. This can then be used to advise the university's dentistry education section in developing an effective and productive online teaching platform aimed at improving students' learning experiences.

A BSTRACT The surgical removal of the maxilla and the orbit and its content, which leads to degraded esthetics, weakened functioning, and arrested psyche, has caused widespread fury among coronavirus disease (COVID-19)-produced mucormycosis patients. It has been stated that a patient with an ocular deformity due to surgical excision of a mucormycosis infection can be rehabilitated. Obtaining a healthy location for prosthesis acceptance is critical for the success of many resected patients. The advantages of anatomical and mechanical retention were fully exploited. The report includes an appropriate treatment plan for the rehabilitation of such faults, as well as a follow-up period and maintenance. Such rehabilitation not only improves the cosmetic outcome but also helps to elevate the patients’ spirits mentally. The following case report defines the treatment guidelines for rehabilitation of a patient with orbital and intra-oral defect owing to COVID-19-induced mucormycosis. It also establishes the steps required for the fabrication along with materials required and suitable pertaining to the above-mentioned scenario. The text is duly supported by images wherever necessary.

To evaluate the antifungal and antimicrobial property of chitosan (CS) nanoparticles (NPs) incorporated in denture base published in the literature, for rehabilitating the patient with removable prosthesis. This systematic review was conducted as per the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines which is the most opted reporting protocol. A protocol was developed prior, which covered all the aspects of the review. Electronic database PubMed and Cochrane library were searched. The Population, Intervention, control and outcomes (PICO) model included the studies in which patients rehabilitated with removable dental prosthesis. An electronic search was conducted comprised of peer review restricted to the English language dental to identify the relevant scientific article on CS NP in dental prosthesis. A hand search was also carried out the result being the selection of six articles that were considered in this systematic review. Qualitative analysis. The documented 5 articles associated with the incorporated CS NP were reviewed systematically. CS incorporated prosthesis helps in minimizing fungal and bacterial colonization; findings of all studies confirmed the inhibitory effect of nano-CS particles on biofilm formation.

Background: With the need to strengthen conative domain competencies, the medical council has introduced the attitude, ethics, and communication (AETCOM) module in the new competency-based medical education. Similar competencies exist in the curriculum prescribed by the Dental Council of India (DCI). Aim: This study aimed to collect the data regarding the perception of dental interns and their awareness of the existing curriculum. Materials and Methods: Eighty-six interns of a single batch participated in the survey. The survey included declaration, voluntary consent, basic knowledge regarding curriculum, their perception regarding DCI and AETCOM competency, and their assessment. Collected data were presented descriptively in figures and scores of perception were analyzed using the single sample Student's t-test. Results: Out of the 78 competency statements, only two DCI competency statements and nine AETCOM competency statements had P values higher than 0.05. Conclusion: Students perceive the increased emphasis on preclinical work and minimal emphasis on interpersonal skills in the curriculum. Students lack confidence in research projects and practice management competency and need additional training after BDS for setting up a practice.