Jan-June 2023, Vol – 12 Issue -1

Facing an intelligence that’s not natural…..

One of the most significant contributions of thenew digital era brought about by the fourth industrial revolution is the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). As more and more electronic gadgets are used  to improve people’s lives in every way, the data those devices collect allowsAI to access and analyze that data more easily.

AI is booming and proliferating across many,industries. It may take on tasks that require human intelligence and learn from human skills. Currently, it is being used in various industrial domains, including financial analysis, cars, robots, and smart cities. Additionally, it has been used in medicine and dentistry, including wearable technology, robotic and virtual assistants, decision support, precision and digital medicine, drug development, and medical and dental imaging diagnostics. 

AI uses in the dental sector are still very new. However, robotic assistance, dental imaging diagnostics, caries detection, radiography and pathology, and computerized recordkeeping have all been impacted by the development of these technologies. It is, therefore, a helpful tool that dentists can use to lessen their burden and increase precision and accuracy in diagnosis, decision-making, treatment planning, outcome prediction, and illness prognosis.

First of all, I thank each one of you for giving me the opportunity to serve as PRESIDENT of IDA Odisha State Branch. Our branch is for the members by the members, during my tenure I promise you there will be several continuing dental programs that will be beneficial for the members. Our research committee has been assigned with a task to help the general dentists to conduct research activities and to conduct lectures for promoting research activities among general dentists. Furthermore, I believe we should all stand together in unison against the quacks. Let us all work towards the success of each one of us and also for our branch.

First and foremost, I would want to thank each and every member for their steadfast devotion and commitment to the dental profession. Your unwavering efforts have greatly enhanced not only the quality of dental healthcare in our community but also the general well-being of our fellow residents.

The Indian Dental Association has always been at the forefront of promoting oral health awareness, providing professional guidance, and advocating for the rights and interests of the dental fraternity. Through this esteemed website, we aim to further strengthen our association’s mission and effectively communicate vital information to all the members.

I urge each member to actively engage with the website, make use of the available resources, and share their valuable insights and contributions. In doing so, we can collectively strive towards elevating the standard of dental care in our state, bringing smiles to countless individuals and families.

Original Research

1.Comparative evaluation of the degree of dental anxiety among school-going children, using Facial Image Scale and Venham Picture Test.
Sourav Chandra Bidyasagar Bal, Dr Varun Darsan, Dr Dharmashree Satyarup and Dr Radha Prasanna Dalai

Case Reports

2. Down’s syndrome: oral manifestations in a new perspective. – A Case Report
Satya Ranjan Misra

3. Enigma of Oral Squamous Papilloma -A Case Report
Saleena Mishra, Swagatika Panda, and Neeta Mohanty

Review Articles

4. Role of Forensic Odontology in Dentistry: Review
Swetlana Mohanty, Aseema Panda and Jagadeesh Prasad Rajguru.

5. Comparison Between Cortical & Conventional Implants: Review
Siddharth Sankar Panigrahy, Shivanand Barik, Nagaveni S. Somayaji, Namrata Mishra

6. Allium Sativum in the Management of Periodontal: Review
Sibani Sarangi, Rinkee Mohanty, Rashmita Nayak, Abhaya Das and Gatha Mohanty