Editorial

This is my first editorial for the journal of our institute, and I shoulder this with a lot of pride and responsibility.

The editorial team has focused on bringing to you articles that have attempted to bridge the gap between the new and the old, between populations that have easy access to oral health care and the populations that have suffered due to a lack of oral health care. Knowing the importance of oral health care on the overall well-being of a human being, it is vital to make available resources to the marginalized sections of society as well. This issue includes the exploration of such options by evaluating the access that tribals have to orthodontic treatment. As important as dental treatment is, some of them do run the risk of damage to the tooth structure, and this could largely be mitigated if the daily oral hygiene regimens are centred around this fact. A study included in this issue has justified the inclusion of probiotics in mouthwashes and toothpastes.

Also addressed by authors in this journal is the usage of hitherto known but ignored alternative medicine options, which could have a potent effect on the healing of extraction sockets in diabetics.

Bleaching of teeth is the most asked for elective procedure in dental clinics and is done in dental clinics and by over-the-counter kits by the patients themselves. It carries with it the side effect of hypersensitivity, which could range from mild and nagging to debilitating, stop-you-in-your-tracks pain. The effect of the use of two desensitizing agents on the post-bleaching hypersensitivity is detailed in this issue.

Through this issue, we aspire to inspire reflection, foster inclusivity, and promote innovation within the field of oral health. It is our hope that the collective insights presented will contribute to progress that benefits every segment of society. We invite you, our readers, to engage with these topics and join us in the ongoing pursuit of comprehensive and compassionate care.