Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, And Practices Regarding Biomedical Waste Management among Dental Students and Dental Auxiliaries: An Institutional Study:

Dr Priyanka  Yadav; Dr Tirthankar  Debnath; Dr Vineet  Nair; Dr. Pramod Yadav; Dr. Nishita  Kankane; Dr karnika  Yadav

doi:10.21276/ujds.2026.12.1.6

Dr Priyanka Yadav Dr.R. Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Kolkata https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9853-219X
Dr Tirthankar Debnath Dr.R. Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Kolkata
Dr Vineet Nair Dr.R. Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Kolkata https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9853-219X
Dr. Pramod Yadav Dr Z.A.Dental College AMU Aligarh-202001 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9262-2832
Dr. Nishita Kankane King George Medical University, Lucknow. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2331-4606
Dr karnika Yadav Department of Public health dentistry

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21276/ujds.2026.12.1.6

Keywords: bio medical waste, knowledge, attitude, practice, health care personnel

Abstract

Introduction:

Health care is one of the fastest growing sectors in India. Biomedical wastes are generated from all levels of health care facilities and cause a serious threat to environment as well as people associated with it. Effective management of biomedical waste is not only a legal necessity but also a social responsibility.

Aim: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice among dental students and auxiliaries working in tertiary care center.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the dental students and dental auxiliaries of Dr. R. Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Kolkata. A pre-validated and pre-tested structured closed ended questionnaire was given to them. Participants are instructed to tick their response in the questionnaire. The data was tabulated and interpretation will be done in percentages using SPSS.

Discussion: The importance of training regarding biomedical waste management cannot be overemphasized. This study will attempt to evaluate the same among the dental students and auxiliaries.

Author Biographies

Dr Priyanka Yadav, Dr.R. Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Kolkata

Dept. of Public Health Dentistry

Associate Professor

Dr Tirthankar Debnath, Dr.R. Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Kolkata

Department of Periodontia

Associate Professor

Dr Vineet Nair , Dr.R. Ahmed Dental College & Hospital, Kolkata

Department of Periodontia

Associate Professor

Dr. Pramod Yadav, Dr Z.A.Dental College AMU Aligarh-202001

ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY
Department of Periodontics & Community Dentistry
Dr. Z. A. Dental College
Dr. Pramod Kumar Yadav, MDS (Public Health Dentistry

Dr Pramod Kumar Yadav Obtained BDS (2008) & MDS (2013) in the Specialty of Public
Health Dentistry from Lucknow. Currently Working as an Assistant Professor in the
Department Of Periodontics & Community Dentistry, Dr Z A Dental College, Amu,
Aligarh. Thrust Area is Oral Health Promotion for Differently Abled People, Fluorosis,
Screening of Oral Cancer, School Oral Health Program, Preventive Dentistry, Anti
Tobacco Program, Oral Health Awareness and Epidemiological Studies. Published
articles in National and International Journal of Repute. Member of Professionally active
Bodies (IDA & IAPHD).
Reviewer:
• Journal Of Oro-facial Research
• Journal of Dental Sciences: Research & Reviews
• Journal Of International Society Of Preventive &Community Dentistry
• British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research
• Oral Health And Preventive Dentistry
• International Journal of Health & Allied Sciences.
• Advances in Dentistry & Oral Health (ADOH)
Extra Curricular Activities: Dental Health Camps, Screening and Treatment Camps for School
children, Open camps as outreach programme, Dental Health Education Camps. Community
Orientation Program. Peripheral postings in villages & Teachers training programme,
participating in different health and oral health days like “World No Tobacco Day”, “World
Environment Day”
Email : [email protected]; [email protected]
ORCID 0000-0001-9262-2832

Work Experience Total 10 Years
• 1 years & 5 months: Senior Lecturer, K.D.Dental College &
Hospital, Mathura.
• 8.5 year Assistant professor
Department of Periodontology & Community Dentistry
Dr.Z.A.Dental College & Hospital, AMU, Aligarh.
Member:
• Life Member in Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry (LM-531)
• Indian Dental Association (75347).
Awards:
1. "Best Researcher Award" in the 7th International Scientist Awards on Engineering, Science &
Medicine, 04 & 05-July-2020, Coimbatore, India.
2. “Young Researcher Award” Institute of Scholars Award Results, 2nd November 2020. BangaloreIndia.
3. “Excellence in Public Health Dentistry”. Heroes of Dentistry: IDEA-2021, 10th July, Pune,
Maharashtra, India.
INVITED GUEST LECTURE
SARJUG DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL, DARBHANGA. On “INFECTION CONTROL IN
DENTISTRY”
Chairing Session
1. XVIIIth IAPHD Conference at Lucknow.22nd -24th November 2013
2. IAPHD, COLLOQUIUM, 9-10th JANUARY 2021.
Publication Highlights
Books
1. Pramod Yadav: Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs of Asthmatic Children.
07/2017; LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing., ISBN: 978620200709
2. Pramod Yadav, Deval Arora, Gunjan Yadav: Laser Empowered Dentistry. Edited by
Susan Clark, 05/2016; LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing., ISBN: 9783659889288
3. Pramod Yadav: Sugar Subsitutes. 01/2014 LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing ,
ISBN:978-3-659-23474-3
Cited by
All Since 2016
Citations :641
h-index :13
i10-index :17
Publications: Articles
Publications: Articles
1. Assessment of Alcohol and Other Habits Among Young Adults Attending Diagnostic
Camp in Budhanilkantha Municipality Area, Kathmandu Nepal - A Descriptive
Study”.YK,BA Roy S, Ranjan P, Dhkal S, Yadav P* Acta Scientific DENTAL
SCIENCES (ISSN: 2581-4893) 5 (1)
2. Prevalence of Dental Caries Among 12-15 Years Old School Children of Government
and Private Schools in Agra City AG Bansal A, Kaur N, Yadav PK, Sharma VK, Jain
P Indian J Dent Sci -An Official Publication of Himachal Pradesh University 12.
3. Oral Biotherapeutics-A Review Article.S Mali, S Singla, S Tiwari, N Agarwal, S
Srivastava, P Yadav International Journal Of Drug Research And Dental Science 2
(2), 30-35
4. Assessment of Oral Hygiene Following Use of Various Nicotinic Acid Products
Among Young Adult Attending Diagnostic Camp in Jorpati Area, Kathmandu NepalA Cross Sectional Survey.PY Karnika Yadav, Vivek Kumar Sharma*, Ankita Bansal,
Rachuru S. Y., Ragini .International Research in Medical and Health Sciences 3 (2),
1-4
5. Assessment of Tobacco-Related Oral Practices Among Young Adult Workers
Involved in Building Construction of Noida Area, India-A Cross-Sectional Survey. P
Gupta, VK Sharma, K Yadav, PK Yadav, P Jain, R Singh. International Journal Of
Drug Research And Dental Science 2 (1), 1-4
6. ASSESSMENT OF ORAL HYGIENE STATUS AMONG RURAL AREA OF
PAME,POKHARA NEPAL- OBSERVATIONAL STUDY.YP Yadav K , Rajkarnikar J
.University Journal of Dental Sciences, An Official Publication of Aligarh.
7. KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES REGARDING TELEDENTISTRY AMONG
DENTAL PROFESSIONALS OF MATHURA CITY, INDIA – A CROSS-SECTIONAL
STUDY.GH Verma K ,Bhaskar D.J , Kaur N ,Yadav P ,Sharma V. University Journal
of Dental Sciences, An Official Publication of Aligarh.
8. Srivastava S, Shrivastava T, Yadav P, Mali S, Oral piercing: Source of fashion or
tissue destruction?. Int J Aesthet Health Rejuvenation 2019;2(1):1-2.
9. Kusum Bharti, Manesh Lahori, Pramod Yadav: Witkop Tooth And Nail Syndrome: A
Case Report 1 2 3. University J Dent Scie 2018. DOI:10.1136.
10. Priyanka Sontakke, Prateek Jain, AniketDhote Patil, Gautam Biswas, Pramod
Yadav, DiljotKaur Makkar, Vikas Jeph, BanuPyari Sakina: A comparative study of
the clinical efficiency of chemomechanical caries removal using Carie-Care gel for
permanent teeth of children of age group of 12–15 years with that of conventional
drilling method: A randomized controlled trial. Dental research journal 01/2019;
16(1):42., DOI:10.4103/1735-3327.249558 ISSN: 2008-0255
11. Mohammad Ali, Bhat Zabroo, Pramod Yadav, Syeda Shamima: PERIODONTAL
THERAPY. University J Dent Scie 2018; Vol. 4, Issue 2.
12. vivek kr sharma, Navpreet Kaur, Pramod Yadav, Manish Bhalla, Ajay Nagpa:
Oral Health Related Quality Of Life Among Dental Students Studying In A Private
Dental Institution. University J Dent Scie 2018; Vol. 4, Issue 1
13. Dr.Manjula Das, Dr.Rajdeep Paul, Md.Ali, Bhat Zabroo, Syeda Shamima,
Nastaran Quazi, Dr.Pramod Yadav: LASERS IN PROSTHODONTICS. University J
Dent Scie 2017; No. 3, Vol. 2
14. Neha Agrawal, Narender Dev Gupta, Rajendra Kumar Tewari, Amit Kumar Garg,
Pramod Yadav: Patients’ Perception about Dental Implant and Bone Graft Surgery:
A-Questionnaire‑BasedSurvey.09/2017;15(3):258-
262.DOI:10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_89_17
15. Prateek Jain, Priyanka Sontakke, Satinder Walia, Pramod Yadav, Gautam
Biswas, Diljot Kaur: Assessment of the efficacy of licorice versus 0.2% chlorhexidine
oral rinse on plaque-induced gingivitis: A randomized clinical trial. 07/2017;
3(1):15-18., DOI:10.4103/ijohr.ijohr_18_17
16. Priyanka Sontakke, Prateek Jain, Pramod Yadav, Vivek Kumar Sharma, Ramesh
D Sontakke, Veena Sontakke: Efficacy of Indigenous, Unconventional Biosorbents
in Defluoridation of Standard Water − An In Vitro Study. 03/2017; 15(1):94-6..,
DOI:10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_46_16
17. Neha Agrawal, N D Gupta, R K Tewari, Amit Garg, pramod yadav: Knowledge,
Attitude And Practice Of Oral Health Care In Pregnant Women In North Indiaa
Cross Sectional Survey. University J Dent Scie 2017; No. 3, Vol. 1.
18. Yadav PK, Saha S, Singh S, Gupta ND, Agrawal N, Bharti K. Oral health status
and treatment needs of 6–12 years asthmatic children aged in Lucknow. J Indian
Assoc Public Health Dent 2017;15:122-6
19. .Sharma V, Ingle NA, Kaur N, Yadav P, Ingle E. Oral health status among health
personnel of primary health centers in Mathura district. J Indian Assoc Public
Health Dent 2016;14:287-91.
20. Vipin Kumar Sharma, Navin Anand Ingle, Navpreet Kaur, Pramod Yadav, Ekta
Ingle, Zohara Charania: Sugar Substitutes and Health: A Review. 05/2016; 7(2):7-
11., DOI:10.1177/2229411220160202
21. Gupta R, Mohan V, Mahay P, Yadav PK (2016) Orofacial Pain: A Review.
Dentistry 6: 367. doi:10.4172/2161-1122.1000367
22. Dr.N.D.Gupta, Dr. Sandhya Maheshwari, Dr.Neha Agrawal, Dr.Pramod Yadav:
Decision Making Factors for Surgical Exposures Impacted Canines: A Review. IOSR
Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences 03/2016; 15(3):111-113.,
DOI:10.9790/0853-150306111113
23. Dr. Pramod Yadav, N D Gupta, R K Tewari, Neha Agarwal, Aditya Sinha, Deval
Arora: Oral Health Status Of Asthmatic Children: A Review. European Journal Of
Pharmaceutical And Medical Research 03/2016; 3(3):192-197.
24. Mitali Raja, Aarti Garg, Pramod Yadav, Kunal Jha, Sahil Handa: Diagnostic
Methods for Detection of Cotinine Level in Tobacco Users: A Review. Journal of
Clinical and Diagnostic Research 01/2016; 10(3):ZE04-ZE064.
25. Yadav P K,J Juhi M , Hasan J, Neelofar . Role Of Probiotics In Oral Health: A
Review. Int J Dent Health Sci 2016; 3(2):432-436
26. Narinder Dev Gupta, Ashish Agarwal, Neha Agarwal, Pramod Yadav: Gingival
Depigmentation by Different Technique: A Case Series. IOSR Journal of Dental and
Medical Sciences 12/2015; 14(12):93-97., DOI:10.9790/0853-141279397
27. Roopali Gupta, Navin Anand Ingle, Navpreet Kaur, Pramod Yadav, Ekta Ingle,
Zohara Charania: Ayurveda in Dentistry: A Review. 10/2015; 7(8):141-3.
28. Pramod Kumar Yadav: Prevalence and Association of Developmental Defects of
Enamel with, Dental- Caries and Nutritional Status in Pre-School Children,
Lucknow. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 10/2015; 9(10).,
DOI:10.7860/JCDR/2015/13401.6681
29. Paramjeet Singh, Iqbal Singh, Ahamed Zahib, Sudhan, Pramod Yadav:
Bioflavanoids and Natural Health: An Overview. DOI:10.9790/0853-14718487
30. Paramjeet Singh, Iqbal Singh, N D Gupta, R K Tewari, Neha Agarwal, Pramod
Yadav: Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Oral Health Status among
school teachers in and around Lucknow UP. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical
Sciences 07/2015; 14(7):111-116.
31. Mala Singh, Navin Anand Ingle, Navpreet Kaur, Pramod Yadav, Ekta Ingle,
Zohara Charania: Dental Caries Status and Oral Hygiene Practices of Lock Factory
Workers in Aligarh City. 06/2015; 7(6):57-60.
32. Mala Singh, Navin Anand Ingle, Navpreet Kaur, Pramod Yadav, Ekta Ingle,
Zoharana Charania: Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs of Lock Factory
Workers in Aligarh City. J Adv Oral Res 2015;6(2):28-32..,
DOI:10.1177/2229411220150205.
33. Bhalla M, Ingle NA, Kaur N, Yadav P. Mutans streptococci estimation in saliva
before and after consumption of probiotic curd among school children.J Int Soc
Prevent Communit Dent 2015;5:31-34. ISSN/ISBN No: 22310762
34. Mala Singh, Navin Anand Ingle, Navpreet Kaur, Pramod Yadav.J Int Soc Prev
Community Dent. 2015 Mar-Apr; 5(2): 10113. doi: 10.4103/22310762.155735
ISSN/ISBN No: 22310762.
35. Sharma V, Ingle NA, Kaur N, Yadav P, Ingle E. Knowledge and attitude among
health workers of primary health centers in district. J Adv Oral Res 2015;6(1):20-
24.
36. Yadav PK Sharma VK Mujeeb J, Parveen S : GENETICS AND ORAL HEALTH.
Volume 7, Year 2015
37. Aditya Sinha, Megha Hurakadli, Pramod Yadav, “Botox and derma fi llers: The
twin face of cosmetic dentistry,” Int J Contemp Dent Med Rev, vol. 2015, Article ID
131214, 2015. doi: 10.15713/ins.ijcdmr.27.
38. Agarwal G, Ingle NA, Kaur N, Yadav P, Ingle E, Charania Z. Probiotics and oral
health: A review. J Int Oral Health 2015;7(10):133-136.
39. Sharma V, Ingle NA, Kaur N, Yadav P, Ingle E. Knowledge and attitude among
health workers of primary health centers in a district. J Adv Oral Res 2015;6(1):20-
24
40. Gupta R, Ingle NA, Kaur N, Yadav P, Ingle E, Charania Z. Effectiveness of herbal
and nonherbal fluoridated toothpaste on plaque and gingivitis: A randomized
controlled trial. J Indian Assoc Public Health Dent 2015;13:218-21
41. Neha Agarwal, N.D.Gupta, R.K.Tewari, Amit Kumar Garg, Pramod Yadav:
Assessment Of Oral Health Related Quality Of Life (Ohrqol) And It’s Association
With Malnutrition Risk In The Elderly. TMU J Dent. Vol. 2; Issue 2. Apr – June
2015
42. N Agrawal, ND Gupta, A Bey, RK Tewari, P Yadav, Amit Kumar garg: Salivary
Biomarkers For Early Diagnosis Of Oral Cancer. European Journal Of
Pharmaceutical And Medical Research 01/2015; 2(4):331-341
43. Singh, M.; Ingle, N.A.; Kaur, N.; Yadav, P.; Ingle, E. Effect of long-term smoking
on salivary flow rate andsalivary pH.J. Indian Assoc. Public Health
Dent.2015;13:11–3.
44. Sharma V, Ingle NA, Kaur N, Yadav P. Identification of sex using lip prints : A
clinical study. J Int Soc Prevent Communit Dent 2014;4:S173-7. ISSN/ISBN No:
22310762
45. Madhu Pandey, Jaideep Singh, Garima Mangal, Pramod Yadav: Evaluation of
awareness regarding orthodontic procedures among a group of preadolescents in a
cross-sectional study. J Int Soc Prevent Communit Dent 0 03/2014; 4(1):44-7.,
DOI:10.4103/2231-0762.131264. ISSN/ISBN No: 22310762
46. Dr.Pramod Yadav, Dr.Trilok Shrivastava, Dr.Sumedha Srivastava, Dr.Kunal Jha:
Tobacco and oral health. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences 01/2014;
13(9):120-124., DOI:10.9790/0853-1396120124
47. Dr. Pramod Yadav, Dr. Bakshish Kaur, Dr. Ruchi Srivastava: Oral Health
Disparities: Review. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences 01/2014;
13(9):69-72., DOI:10.9790/0853-13926972
48. Pramod Yadav: Operating Auxiliaries: A Review. IOSR Journal of Dental and
Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS).Volume 13, Issue 10 Ver. II (Oct. 2014), PP 56-61..
49. Pramod Yadav: Oral Cancer in India: Epidemiology and Risk Factors. JODE,
Kolhan University, Vol - 1 No.-2 July 2014..
50. Sumedha Srivastava, Trilok Shrivastava, Shivani Dwivedi, Pramod Yadav:
Gingival Melanin Depigmentation: A Review and Case Report. 01/2014; 4:50-54.,
DOI:10.5005/jp-journals-10026-1127
51. Dr.Pramod Yadav, Dr.Bakshish Kaur, Dr.Ruchi Srivastava, Dr.Sumedha
Srivastava: Sugar substitutes and health. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical
Sciences 01/2014; 13(8):68-75., DOI:10.9790/0853-13836875
52. Pramod Yadav: Different Manual Tooth Brush Designs And Their Effect On
Dental Plaque And Gingival Status- A Double Blind Cross-Over Randomized Clinical
Trial”. International Journal of Oral Health Research and Review.2013, 1st
edition.vol-1..
53. Verma PK, Srivastava R, Chandra A, Gautam A, Yadav P. Peripheral giant cell
granuloma. SRM J Res Dent Sci 2013;4:90-3 .DOI:10.4103/0976-433X.120188
54. Srivastava R, Verma PK, Chaturvedi TP, Srivastava A, Yadav P. Miracle of perio
plastic surgery: Treatment for esthetic smile. SRM J Res Dent Sci 2013;4:125-
8.DOI:10.4103/0976-433X.121639.
UGC-AMU Refresher Course:
1) UGC AMU Online Refresher Course Certificate 20 April- 02 MAY 2020.
Faculty Development Program Participated/Attended: 09
Professional Development Programme Attended (Workshop / Seminar / Conference /
Orientation Programme / Refresher Course / Short Term Course / FDP
(a)Conferences & Conventions: 15
(b)CDE Programmes/ Workshop Attended : 33
Conferences & Conventions:
1. XVth IAPHD National Conference and IVth National PG Convention at Mysore on 3rd, 4th,
5th December 2010.
2. Vth National PG Student convention of IAPHD at Pune on 27th, 28th, 29th June 2011.
3. XVIth IAPHD National Conference at Bangalore on 4th, 5th, 6th November 2011.
4. VIth National PG Student convention of IAPHD at Vikarabad on 25th, 26th, 27th May
2012.
5. XVIIth IAPHD National Conference at Chennai on 23rd, 24th, 25th November 2012.
6. XVIIIth IAPHD Conference at Lucknow.22nd -24th November 2013.
7. XX th National Conference of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry on 20th22nd November 2015 at Manipal
8. 2nd Annual Conference of Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (UP
Chapter) On September 24th -25th, 2016 at AMU, Aligarh.
9. World Neurocongress-2017.An international conference on “Neurogenomics & stem
cell therapy”. Interdisciplinary Brain Research Centre. J. N. Medical College, Faculty of
Medicine. AMU, Aligarh, U.P(India).9th -10th December2017.
10. International conference on Prosthodontics. Organized by Department of
Prosthodontics, AMU ,Aligarh in association with Okayama University Japan & Indian
Prosthodontic Society (U. P. State Branch). 9th -10th December2017.
11. Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India Master Class 2018.AMU,
Aligarh,U.P(India).14th -17th February 2018.
(c) CDE Programmes/ Workshop Attended
1. CDE Programme, Department of Periodontology & Implantology at Sardar Patel Post
Graduate Institute of Dental & Medical Sciences, Lucknow on 2nd August 2010.
2. CDE programme organized by Department of Periodontics on the topic “ImplantsWhen? Where? Why?” Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental & Medical
Sciences on 1st August 2011.
3. CDE programme organized by Department of Public Health Dentistry on the topic-
“Cariology-Fill without drill” at Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental &
Medical Sciences, Lucknow on 7th February 2012.
4. CDE programme on Forensic Odontology at Chatrapati Sahu Medical University
(KGMC), Lucknow on 27th April 2012.
5. CDE programme on New Caries Vistas at Babu Banarasi Das (UP Dental College,
Lucknow) on 30th April 2012.
6. CDE programme on Research Methodology on Dental sciences at Babu Banarasi Das
(U.P.Dental College, Lucknow) on 8th September 2012.
7. Workshop on Research Methodology at Bapuji Dental College, Davangere on 27th to
29th September 2012.
8. CDE programme on Tobacco Cessation and its Practical Applicability at Sardar Patel
Post Graduate Institute of Dental & Medical Sciences on 12th October 2012.
9. CDE programme on Research Methodology on Dental sciences at K. D. Dental College
& Hospital, Mathura on 8th September 2014.
10. Extension Lecture on “Precancerous Lesions”. Organized by Department of Oral
& Maxillofacial Surgery at Dr. Z. A. Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
on 28th October 2015.
11. Extension Lecture on “Panorama of periodontal therapy”. Organized by
Department of Periodontology & Public Health Dentistry at Dr. Z. A. Dental College,
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh on 10th October 2015.
12. Webinar on Oral Health Network for Professional Education and Development at
Dr.Z. A. Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 2015.
13. Extension Lecture on “Essentials of treatment planning in Implantology”.
Organized by Department of Prosthodontic & Crown & Bridge at Dr. Z. A. Dental
College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh on 29th September 2015.
14. CDE programme on Tobacco Cessation-an update at Sardar Patel Post
Graduate Institute of Dental & Medical Sciences, Lucknow on 27th August 2016.
15. CDE programme on “Stem Cell Applications in Paediatric Dentistry-From Lucid
Dream to Reality”. Organized by Department of Paediatric Dentistry at Dr.Z.A.Dental
College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh on 28th November,2016.
16. Extension Lecture on “Thesis Roadblocks”. Organized by Department of
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics at Dr. Z. A. Dental College, Aligarh Muslim
University, Aligarh on 11th September 2017.
17. Extension Lecture on “Physiologic Abutments, Meeting the Challenges”.
Organized by Department of Prosthodontic & Crown & Bridge at Dr. Z. A. Dental
College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh on 27th August 2018.
18. National Workshop Cum Hands on Course on “CBCT in Implant Dentistry”.
Organized by Department of Oral Pathology/Oral Medicine & Radiology at Dr. Z. A.
Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh on 8th October.
19. CDE programme on “Sterilization in Dentistry”. Organized by Department of
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Dr. Z. A. Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University,
Aligarh on 5th December 2018.
20. CDE programme on “The art of surgical practice for a dental practitioner”
Refined & Redifined”. Organized by Department of Periodontology & Public Health
Dentistry at Dr. Z. A. Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh on 15th
December.
21. CDE programme on “Maxillofacial Surgery-an insight”. ”. Organized by
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Dr.Z.A.Dental College, Aligarh Muslim
University, Aligarh on 13th February 2019.
22. CDE programme on “ Esthetic Prosthodontics”. Organized by Department of
Prosthodontic & Crown & Bridge at Dr.Z.A.Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University,
Aligarh on 12th March 2019.
SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS: 07
Poster Presentation:
1. “Growing trends in partnership” at XVth IAPHD Conference in Mysore.
Paper Presentation:
1. “Developmental defects of enamel and its association with dental caries and
nutritional status in preschool children of lucknow” at XVIth IAPHD conference at
Bangalore.
2. “Different Manual Tooth Brush Designs And Their Effect On Dental Plaque and
Gingival Status- A Double Blind Cross-Over Randomized Clinical Trial”. XVIIth
IAPHD Conference at Chennai.
3. “Oral health status and treatment needs of asthmatic children aged 6-12 years in
Lucknow” at XVIIIth IAPHD Conference at Lucknow.22nd -24th November 2013.
4. Knowledge, Attitude, Practices Of Oral Hygiene Among Patients Attending OPD At
RHTC Centre Jawa, Aligarh at UP AOMSI at AMU,Aligarh, September 24th -25th
2016.
5. World Neurocongress-2017.An international conference on “Neurogenomics &
stem cell therapy”. Interdisciplinary Brain Research Centre. J. N. Medical College,
Faculty of Medicine. AMU, Aligarh, U.P (India).9th -10th December2017.
6. IAPHD, COLLOQUIUM, 9-10th JANUARY 2021. oral health related knowledge,
attitude and practices among patients attending opd at rural health training
centre, Aligarh ,India
Dr.Pramod Kr. Yadav

Dr. Nishita Kankane, King George Medical University, Lucknow.

Department of Public health Dentistry.

Assistant Professor

Dr karnika Yadav , Department of Public health dentistry

Sir Gian Sagar dental college and hospital Rajpura Pati

Associate Professor

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