Dentosphere : World of Dentistry

B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal NOTICE FOR ADMISSION - 2018 SESSION Programs: MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing and BSc MIT Eligible candidates are invited to apply for admission in MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing and BSc MIT Programs for 2018 session. Details of eligibility, seats available, fee structure, admission procedure and other information are mentioned in the prospectus. Please visit our webpage: entrance.bpkihs.edu to download prospectus and apply online. Please contact the Office of the Dean, Academic Administration, BPKIHS, Dharan ( Direct Line: 00977-25-530735, 00977-025-525555, 521017 (Ext. 2278, 5278, 5279, 4017, 5433) for further details if required. All required documents and voucher/receipt of entrance examination fee mentioned in the prospectus must be uploaded while submitting the form. Scanned copy of all original documents mentioned in the prospectus along with Bank Deposit Receipt of Entrance Examination and Counseling Fee (non refundabl...

These are the instructions to be given to the patient who has have his tooth extracted. 1. Bite the gauge pressure pad on the extraction site put by your dentist for about 30 minutes. This will stop bleeding and help the blood clot in the extraction socket stabilize itself. 2. Take medication as prescribed by the dentist (generally Ibuprofen 400 mg , three times daily for one day, or acetaminophen 500 mg three timed daily for one day, and then only when pain occurs) immediately after removing the gauze pad before the effect of anesthesia wears off so that you'll not experience pain. 3. Do not exercise or do strenuous physical activities for about 24 hours which may provoke bleeding. If bleeding do occurs anyway , or does not stop on itself, bite a clean gauze piece over the extraction site directly for about 15 minutes and then the bleeding should stop. If not, visit the nearest dental clinic or emergency department during the off hours. 4. You may eat normally immed...

The features of Horner's Syndrome can be memorized using the mnemonic: Horny PAMELa. P- Ptosis  (Drooping of the upper eyelid) A- Anhydrosis : Loss of Sweating on affected side of the face M – Miosis : Constriction of Pupil E – Enophthalmos : Retraction of the Eyeball L – Loss of Ciliospinal Reflex, i.e. Pinching the skin on the nape of neck does not produce dilatation of the pupil CLICK HERE TO SHARE !!!

Most people realize today that teeth are integral part of esthetics and are paramount for an appealing appearance. But, having healthy teeth and oral cavity has more perks for you you might not have thought of. Let's see some of them 1. First thing that shows up whenever you open your mouth We are social animal and we communicate with each other. Communication is the gateway to build friendships, relationships, business partnerships, and every kind of other interpersonal relationships you can think of. What will be the impact when your first impression is not the best ? Nice white well aligned teeth not only impresses and engages your listener, it will also improve your self confidence and cheerfulness. 2. The organ we use every day, Thousands of times Not only to enjoy our favourite foods, we use our mouth and tongue to express our feelings via spoken words. But, how will it be when you can only half open your mouth because of the toothache that hurts every time you open u...

Time - 1 Hour 20 minutes  Total Marks : 60 SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS SECTION - 'A' Maximum Marks - 30 1.  List all the factors controlling X ray beam and elaborate the factors affecting the beam quantity.  (2+3=5) 2. Enumerate four common imaging modalities for TMJ. Discuss transcranial projection in detail. (2+3=5) 3. Describe different Radiographic presentations of Malignancy.  (5) 4. Enumerate receptors used for digital imaging. Highlight the recent advances in digital imaging. (2+3=5) 5. Describe the pathogenesis of Oral submucous fibrosis with applied aspect in therapy. (3+2=5) 6. List the four methods of assessing Professionalism and Ethics in an individual and highlight any one. (2+3=5) SECTION 'B' MODIFIED ESSAY QUESTIONS Maximum Marks: 30 I. A 20-year-male complains of swelling in lower front region of the jaw. The swelling is insidious in onset and gradually increasing but asymptomatic. The left submandibular lymph node was...

General Medicine Allocation of teaching hours Unit I Unit II Total Theory Clinical/Practical Theory Clinical/Practical 30 45 30 45 150 Unit I Learning objectives Students should be able to: 1.      Learn basics of Medicine, its fundamentals and apply it during clinical practice. 2.      Know common infectious diseases, identify their signs and symptoms, their implication in dental surgery and their management. 3.      Identify different Gastrointestinal disorders their signs and symptoms, their impact in dental surgery and their management. 4.      Have knowledge of common cardiovascular diseases that presents in their daily practice, their impact in dental surgery and impact of dental procedures in the cardiovascular diseases. Identification of cardiovascular disease of dental importance and their effecti...