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smita durga sohan dutta

Associate Professor
College of Dentistry
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    Scientific qualifications

    • PhD
    • MASTER OF DENTAL SURGERY

    Research interests

      Published research

      • The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of silver nanoparticles against Staphylococcus aureus (2020-01-01)
      • Relationship between apical periodontitis and missed canals in mesio-buccal roots of maxillary molars: CBCT study (2024-01-01)
      • Evaluation of Antibacterial Properties of Organic Gutta-percha Solvents and Synthetic Solvents Against Enterococcus faecalis (2021-01-01)
      • Retrospective audit for quality assessment of root fillings performed by undergraduate dental students in clinics (2022-01-01)
      • Assessment of oral health disparities and barriers to care among underserved populations in urban and rural settings (2025-01-01)
      • Pulse oximetry: a new tool in pulpal vitality testing (2013-01-01)
      • Evaluation of efficiency of dyes in detection of cancer cells: An original research (2022-01-01)
      • Homeopathic consideration for resistant endodontic bacteria Enterococcus faecalis: An in vitro comparative disc diffusion study (2021-01-01)
      • Determination of antifungal effect of natural oil and synthetic gutta percha solvents against Candida albicans: A disc diffusion assay (2023-01-01)
      • Awareness of forensic dentistry among dental practitioners (2020-01-01)
      • Evaluation of Undergraduate Clinical Learning Experiences in Pediatric Dentistry Using the Critical Incident Technique (2013-01-01)
      • Dental Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Caries Management and Prevention (2014-01-01)
      • Knowledge and Attitudes of Dental Students Toward the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Endodontics in Dental Clinics in the Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia (2024-01-01)
      • In vivo study to evaluate the effect of instrument size on the accuracy of three different apex locators when various irrigation solutions are used in vital and non-vital teeth (2023-01-01)
      • An Assessment of frequency and barriers of rubber dam use by dental practitioners in Raipur District, Chhattisgarh (2018-01-01)
      • “The Effect Of Various Polishing Systems On Surface Roughness Of Nano and Microhybrid Composite Restoratives: An In Vitro Surface Profilometric Study (2012-01-01)
      • Evaluation of Root Canal Obturation Bond Strength Following 2-Week Coronal Seal Loss and Thermal and Chewing Cycling: Ex Vivo Study (2025-01-01)
      • The Effectiveness of Different Sequences of Irrigation on Root Canal Disinfection: A Microbiological Study (2025-01-01)
      • A Retrospective Analysis of the Need for Root Canal Therapy in Full-Crown Restorations: An Original Study (2023-01-01)
      • Enhancement of Odontoblastic Differentiation of Stem Cells from Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth Using N-Acetylcysteine—An In Vitro Study (2021-01-01)
      • Awareness And Practice Of Infection Control Protocol During Covid-19 Pandemic In Dental Clinics In Southern India-An Original Research (2021-01-01)
      • Prevalence of refractive errors among dental students (2014-01-01)
      • Management of coronoradicular grooves in maxillary anterior teeth: a report of two cases (2014-01-01)
      • Comparative Evaluation of Verbal, Printed, and Virtual Reality Approaches for Post-Operative Dental Care Instructions: Perspectives of Patients and Dental Students (2025-01-01)
      • Comparison of Various Commonly Used Luting Cements on the Success of Composite Inlays Assessed by the Levels of the Microleakage—An In vitro Study (2024-01-01)
      • The Impact of Gender on Pulp Vitality Testing for Various Types of Conductive Media: An Original Research Study (2024-01-01)
      • Assessment of Factors Affecting the Success of Endodontic Retreatment Procedures (2024-01-01)
      • Evaluation of Filling Techniques in Primary Teeth Among Indians (2023-01-01)
      • Assessment of Apical Transportation and the Amount of Root Canal Dentin Removed Using Different New Rotary File Systems: An Original Study (2023-01-01)
      • In vitro identification and Antifungal susceptibility of different Candida Species isolated from patients with or without Diabetes having Chronic Periodontitis (2014-01-01)
      • Diagnostic Accuracy of Pulp Sensitivity Tests and Radiographic Findings for Endodontic-Periodontal Lesions (2026-01-01)
      • Sealing efficacy of titanium-doped versus conventional MTA in access perforation repair: An in vitro study (2025-01-01)
      • A Comparison of Various Cementation Methods for the Retention of Prefabricated Posts: An Original Research (2025-01-01)
      • Evaluation of Immediate and Delayed Placement of Post on Sealing Ability of Periapical Area: An Original Research (2024-01-01)
      • Assessment of the Micro-Tensile Strength of the Composites for the Various Antioxidants: An In Vitro Study (2024-01-01)
      • Periapical Status and Quality of Root Fillings and Coronal Restorations: An Original Research (2021-01-01)
      • Management Protocols for Functioning of Operation Theatre Complex during COVID-19 Pandemic–Perspective of a Zonal Hospital (2021-01-01)
      • To compare two different restoration materials and two different implant designs for implant-supported fixed cantilevered prostheses (2020-01-01)
      • Evaluation of Effect of Neem Oil as a Deliver Vehicle on Antimicrobial Property of Triple Antibiotics Paste: An In Vitro Study (2020-01-01)
      • Awareness and Practice of Infection Control Protocols During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Dental Clinics in Southern India—An Original Research Study (2020-01-01)
      • To assess knowledge about separated endodontic files-A questionnaire study. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology (2020-01-01)
      • Homeopathic Consideration in Endodontics (2019-01-01)
      • Neem in Endodontics (2019-01-01)
      • A Clinical, Performance-Based Comparison of Knowledge Regarding Various Gutta-Percha Solvents Among Dentists in India: A Survey (2019-01-01)
      • Knowledge and Attitude of Elementary School Teachers on Emergency Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries in Darbhanga, Bihar (2018-01-01)
      • In vitro comparison of the fracture resistance of roots in endodontically treated teeth obturated using three different techniques (2017-01-01)
      • A 4-Year Clinical, Radiographic, and CBCT Evaluation of a Replanted Avulsed Maxillary Central Incisor with an Extraoral Dry Time of 4 Days: A Case Report (2016-01-01)
      • Dentition status and treatment needs of engineering students in Lucknow city (2014-01-01)
      • Temporary Restorations in Endodontics: A Review of Materials (2014-01-01)
      • Recreational Illicit Drug Use (2014-01-01)
      • Evaluation of Knowledge and Perspective of Endodontic Residents and General Dentist Towards the Endodontic Application of CBCT in Saudi Arabia (2026-01-01)
      • Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Efficacy of Silver Nanoparticle- Incorporated Endodontic Sealers Against Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus aureus (2026-01-01)

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