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Review Open access Sep 2026

Association of Dental Caries and Periodontitis on Oral Health-related Quality of Life among Indian Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract To systematically review observational studies evaluating the association between dental caries, periodontitis, and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in the Indian population. Electronic searches were conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar for studies publi...

R. Arjun, A. Balasubramaniam, I. M. Arumugham et al. · 0 citations
Open access Sep 2026

Effect of Immersive and Conventional Audio-Visual Distraction on Self-Reported Dental Anxiety in Adult Patients Undergoing Extraction

Background: Dental anxiety can adversely affect patient cooperation and physiological responses during tooth extraction. Distraction techniques provide a simple, non-pharmacological approach to anxiety management; however, the relative effects of audio, video, and combined audio-visual distraction in adult patients und...

Sidharth Erramshetty, L. Chellappa, D. Francis · 0 citations
Review Open access Aug 2026

From fragmented to integrated surveillance in LMICs: digital pathways for outbreak detection and vaccine intelligence

A four-layer conceptual framework for integrated surveillance in LMICs requires adherence to interoperability standards, robust digital infrastructure, One Health data integration, and equitable data governance, as well as investment in local capacity, supportive policy, and ethical AI frameworks.

D. Francis, S. S. P. Reddy · 0 citations
Open access Jul 2026

Oral cancer burden and mortality in India: a GLOBOCAN 2022 analysis with regional comparison

India has the highest oral cancer incidence globally, with persistent age and gender disparities, and the disproportionate burden relative to population size reflects entrenched behavioural risk factors and systemic gaps in prevention, screening and treat-ment.

D. Francis, Saravanan Sampoornam Pape Reddy · 0 citations

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