Introduction: Literature revealed many studies were concerned with the ideal timing of skeletal discrepancies treatment regardless the type of appliance used. Aim: This study aimed to investigate perspective of orthodontists toward ideal timing for different treatment procedures with functional appliances and explore their association with the demographic background in Saudi-based offices. Materials and methods: In this observational analytical cross-sectional study a web-based questionnaire was distributed among members of the Saudi Orthodontic Society. Questionnaire involved background questions and closed-ended questions regarding timing of treatment, protocol of approaching, and length of treatment with functional appliances. Data analyzed in frequency tables and the use of association tests with significant level of p<0.05. Results: One hundred and four orthodontists (65% males, 35% females) completed the distributed questionnaire. Over 50% of orthodontists preferred to align the dentition after functional treatment. Majority (81.7%) preferred functional treatment of Class II deformities at the stage of late mixed dentition. Orthodontists were about equally divided in their management in terms of the phases of Class II treatment. Orthodontists revealed a high preference rate for early intervention by functional appliances during both stages of deciduous and early mixed dentition (81.8%). Accordingly, their treatment was usually pursued in two phases. The length of treatment with functional appliances in Class II cases was mainly preferred in the range of 7 to 12 months (61.5%) while in Class III a dominant preference for the period of 7 to 18 months of treatment (74%). Conclusion: Orthodontists’ training background was strongly associated with many treatment decisions using functional appliances especially in management of Class II cases.

Forensic science is an application of scientific knowledge and methodology to criminal investigation and legal problems. Forensic dentistry is the branch which comes under this forensic science that deals with proper handling, examination and evaluation of dental evidence that is presented in interest of justice. Here the dental knowledge is applied to criminal and civil laws. A prosthodontist play a major role in fabrication of prosthesis as identification tool for requirement of medico-legal investigation. This article describes about labelling a denture using Aadhaar card barcode and unique identification number which will be useful for investigation.

Background: Long term abstinence from smoking is the objective of tobacco cessation therapy. Varenicline, FDA approved a novel beta 4 alpha 2 nAChR partial agonist may offer more benefits. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness and evidence of varenicline over nicotine replacement therapy in extended term abstinence to smoking. Search strategy: A systemic literature survey was carried out identify in electronic database such as PubMed, MEDLINE; Database of Reviews of Effects (DARE); in English language using MeSH terms ‘Varenicline’ ‘Nicotine Replacement Therapy’ ‘Abstinence’ of last 10 years from 2008 to 2020. Selection criteria: We included randomized controlled trials which compared Varenicline when compared with NRT. Results: Initially 182 articles were filtered out, selection of 7 articles by independent reviewer were done. Data from each study were extracted by one reviewer and independently checked for accuracy by a second reviewer. At two years, 28.8% of participants who were prescribed varenicline and 24.3 percent of those who were prescribed NRT quit; the adjusted odds ratio was 1.26 [95 percent confidence interval (CI): 1.23 to1.29], P 0.0001. At 24 weeks, the RR for varenicline versus NRT for abstinence was 1.25. (95 percent CI 1.14 to 1.37; 8 trials, 6264 people; moderate-quality evidence). Conclusions: An 8-week course of varenicline tends to result in a higher rate of abstinence for up to three years than a similar course of NRT in clinical practice.

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the general population at different levels. In the context “prevention is better than cure” certain norms has been implemented by the government like maintaining social distancing and wearing masks. In this pandemic, individuals are facing numerous issues due to minimal availability to physical health and dental care. The solution to this problem of physical unavailability is telemedicine and teledentistry. Teledentistry is a means of virtual communication between patients and consultants which must be incorporated in general healthcare and dental care systems. Though with numerous advantages, this technology also posseses some disadvantages. Proper knowledge and application of this technology should be understood by the healthcare workers for it’s suitable implementation. If not fully replace, at least teledentistry can complement the existing compromised dental system during the current pandemic.

Objectives: 1.To provide an overview of the effectiveness of mouth self examination (MSE) in early detection of oral cancer and oral potentially malignant lesions. Materials and Methods: Literature survey was carried out in March 2021 in electronic databases such as PubMed SCOPUS, EMBASE, COCHRANRE library, Science Direct using key words such as Mouth self examination, self mouth examination, oral cancer screening, etc... and a manual search was also done using the cross references and textbooks. Articles published in English language from 2000 to March 2021 which fulfilled the objectives of the study were included. The searches revealed 741 articles out of which 23 were selected after reading the full text articles. Results: The review of 23 articles revealed that mouth self examination (MSE) is one of the easiest and least expensive methods of identifying the lesions at the earliest stage by an individual where a specialist can be consulted if any suspicious lesions are found in the oral cavity. MSE has been advocated for early detection of oral cancers and can be very effective if performed by an individual accurately. MSE has low sensitivity. The sensitivity ranged from 8.6% to 43%. MSE demonstrated high specificity when compared to sensitivity. The specificity of MSE ranged from 44% to 99%. Conclusions: Mouth self examination is a good tool for identifying the suspicious lesions in the oral cavity and it can aid in early detection of oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorders.

Chondroidsyringoma is a rare benign skin tumor whose preferential location remains the craniofacial region. It is characterized by a double component; epithelial and mesenchymal. We report the case of a 72-year-old female patient with a polypoid-like tumor located in the middle thirds of the free edge of the right nostril wing. After surgical excision, the histology is in favor of a chondroidsyringoma. No recurrence was noted after a follow-up of 20 months.