Asian Journal of Dental and Health Sciences

From Awareness to Action: Strengthening Breast Cancer Control Through Public Health Intervention

2025-11-23T22:22:18-05:00

Breast cancer remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women worldwide, with persistent disparities in outcomes between high- and low-resource settings. While awareness campaigns have increased knowledge of risk factors and early detection methods, translating this awareness into actionable behavior remains a major public health challenge. This narrative review explores strategies to strengthen breast cancer control through public health interventions, focusing on education, screening programs, community engagement, policy advocacy, and health system integration. Evidence from diverse settings highlights successful approaches that move beyond awareness to tangible action, emphasizing culturally sensitive, community-driven, and system-supported initiatives. Strengthening breast cancer control requires a coordinated, multipronged approach that links knowledge with accessible services and policy support to improve early detection, treatment access, and survivorship outcomes.

Keywords: Breast cancer, Public health intervention, Awareness, Screening programs, Policy advocacy

Mandibular Incisors with Two Canals: A Case Series Highlighting Diagnostic and Clinical Challenges

2025-12-15T00:15:21-05:00

Mandibular incisors are traditionally described as having a single root and a single canal. Traditionally, it is considered the simplest tooth to treat endodontically. However, numerous studies have reported anatomical variations in the anterior teeth of the mandible. Mandibular incisors frequently exhibit anatomical variations, including the presence of a second root canal, which is often located lingually. This lingually placed canal is often overlooked by clinicians due to the narrow mesiodistal dimension of the tooth, superimposition on conventional radiographs, and limited understanding of the complex internal anatomy. The clinicians often fail to locate the lingual canal due to a lack of experience and understanding of root canal morphology, leading to continuing periapical pathology and eventual endodontic failure. Consequently, a thorough diagnostic approach is essential. The use of multiple angulated periapical radiographs, and where indicated, advanced imaging techniques, can greatly enhance the detection of canal bifurcations. In addition, carefully modified access cavity designs that extend slightly towards the cingulum improve the likelihood of locating the lingual canal orifice. The report emphasizes careful radiographic evaluation, modified access cavity design, and the use of magnification for identification and management of the lingual canal. This case series aims to describe the diagnosis and location of nonsurgical endodontic management of mandibular incisors with two canals, emphasizing the clinical and radiographic identification for successful treatment.

Keywords: Endodontic treatment, Two canals, Bifurcation

To evaluate the improvement of the mechanical property of three different GIC’s combined with 2% Graphene Oxide using the 2-point bend test: an in-vitro study

2026-01-12T04:40:25-05:00

Objective: Glass ionomer systems are widely used in dentistry for their multifarious advantages, such as chemical adhesion, fluoride release, and biocompatibility. However, its low flexural strength and brittleness limit its clinical outcome. Graphene oxide, a nanofiller has shown promising results with increased mechanical and physiochemical properties. This case report examines the improvement of flexural strength of four different restorative GIC’s combined with 2% Graphene Oxide using two- point bend test.

Materials and Methods: Experimental modified GIC’s were prepared by adding 2% graphene oxide with three different traditional GIC’s using measuring scale. Mechanical mixing was carried out and three different specimens were prepared in a silicone mould. Flexural strength of each experimental and control group was investigated using a two- point bend test.

Results: Graphene Oxide mixed with GIC shows higher flexural strength as compared to conventional GIC.

Significance: Adding Graphene oxide to GIC can significantly improve its mechanical properties, providing clinical benefits. In addition, it does not affect the solubility or fluoride-ion-releasing properties of the material, which opens new avenues for restorative dentistry.

Keywords: Glass Ionomer Cement, Graphene Oxide, flexural strength