UPDATED: June 26, 2021 14:18 IST
Dr Sangeeta Talwar at work at the Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences; Photo by Yasir Iqbal
1. Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi
1. Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi
Guru Speak | Dr Sangeeta Talwar
Director, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi Dentistry requires students to have exposure to patients the practical aspect is crucial in our curriculum. Last year, after establishing Covid protocols and SOPs, we restarted our clinical programme in November, though it was halted when the second wave hit this March. But even at the peak of both waves, the residents (postgraduate students) and faculty continued to perform dental surgeries; the hospital was not shut for even a day. The entire institute has learned to conduct RT-PCR tests, and we hold refresher training for Covid diagnosis at regular intervals. This has helped us stay safe. For the undergraduate students, post the second wave,
Aryans organise webinar on âOral Dental Care during COVID-19â
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 4: To aware students and faculty members about good dental and oral hygiene during pandemic, a webinar on ‘Oral Dental Care during COVID-19’ was organized by Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura.
Dr. Swati Jhamb, Senior Faculty, Dr. HSJ Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Punjab University, Chandigarh interacted with faculty members and students of Engineering, Law, Management, Nursing, Pharmacy, B. Ed and Agriculture.
Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group presided over the webinar.
Dr. Swati while interacting with students said good dental or oral care is important to maintain healthy teeth, gums and tongue.
Covid-19? Well it can, if the results of a preliminary laboratory-based
research study conducted by the Dr HSJ Institute of Dental Sciences at
Panjab University in collaboration with the CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH) are anything to go by.
The study has found that commonly used
mouthwash Chlorhexidine, which has broad spectrum bactericidal and virucidal properties, can effectively kill SARS Cov-2 virus in just 30 seconds.
The study titled `Chlorhexidine: An effective anti-Covid mouth rinse’ was supported by Hyderabad-based pharma major Dr Reddy’s Laboratories and the Design Innovation Centre at Panjab University.
Researchers involved in the study found that chlorhexidine digluconate mouth rinses in 0.2% concentration kill more than 99.9% of SARS CoV-2 virus in a minimal contact time of 30 seconds.
Chlorhexidine mouthwash can kill coronavirus in 30 seconds: Study
By Sameer| Published: 18th December 2020 9:11 am IST
Hyderabad: A preliminary laboratory-based research study claimed that Chlorhexidine mouthwash can kill Coronavirus within just 30 seconds.
According to the report published in Times of India, the study was conducted by the Dr HSJ Institute of Dental Sciences at Panjab University in collaboration with the CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH).
Chlorhexidine mouthwash
The researchers who were part of the study found that the mouthwash in 0.2 percent concentration can kill over 99.9 percent of coronavirus in just 30 seconds.
Dr Ashish Jain from Dr HSJ Institute of Dental Sciences who is also the author of the study said that it is initial result from lab studies. Clinical studies are needed, he added.
New study reveals anti-viral benefits of chlorhexidine mouthwash
New study reveals anti-viral benefits of chlorhexidine mouthwash
17 December 2020 | News
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A preliminary laboratory based research conducted by Dr HSJ Institute of Dental Sciences, Panjab University in collaboration with CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH) revealed that one of the most routinely used mouth rinses, Chlorhexidine, has proven to be effective against SARS-CoV-2. The study, titled ‘Chlorhexidine: An effective anti-Covid mouth rinse’ was supported by Dr Reddy’s Laboratories and Design Innovation Centre, Panjab University.
Studies have shown that SARS-CoV-2 virus colonises in the oral and nasal cavities. Mouth rinses can be an effective way to reduce the colonisation and possibly reduce the transmission of infection. The public at large has become very conscious about oral hygiene in these COVID times so as to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection.