JIDAM
VOL 11 · ISSUE 2
2024
JIDAM · Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras
Volume 11, Issue 2 — April–June 2024
This archived issue of JIDAM (Volume 11, Issue 2, April–June 2024) contains peer-reviewed articles covering advances in dental sciences including clinical dentistry, oral medicine, oral surgery, periodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and related disciplines. All articles are open access with no publication charges.
Articles in This Issue
2 articles published in Volume 11, Issue 2 (April–June 2024)
01
Original Article
Dept. of Periodontology, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College & Hospital, MAHER, Chennai • Dept. of Oral Pathology, Sri Ramachandra Dental College & Hospital, SRIHER, Chennai
Psychological distress, particularly depression, is increasingly prevalent among students and professionals in the healthcare sector in Tamil Nadu. This cross-sectional online survey assessed subthreshold depression and its severity using the PHQ-9 and Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale among healthcare students and professionals, providing essential data for early intervention and mental health management strategies.
Depression
Healthcare Professionals
Mental Health
PHQ-9
Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale
Psychological Distress
02
Review Article
Department of Pediatrics and Preventive Dentistry, Sathyabama Dental College and Hospital, Kelambakkam, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India
An external impact on the teeth, palate, mandible, maxilla, and gingiva results in dentoalveolar trauma injuries, ranging from a simple contusion to complete tooth avulsion — the removal of a tooth from its socket. This review covers the emergency and definitive management of avulsed teeth, including storage media, replantation protocols, and splinting guidelines for optimal outcomes.
Avulsion
Dental Trauma
Emergency Management