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  1. Tobacco use and its impact on oral health among female adolescents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Article • Community Dental Health, June 2026, SAGE Publications

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  2. Adaptation and mitigation approaches to reduce heat-related health risks: An overview of systematic reviews

    Article • Environmental Research, June 2026, Elsevier

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  3. Effectiveness of Application‐Based Dental Index Recorder on User Experience, Acceptance, Adoption, Attitude, and Perception Among Dental Students: An Interventional Study

    Article • Journal of Dental Education, April 2026, Wiley

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  4. Association between famine exposure and type 2 diabetes mellitus over the last three decades: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, April 2026, Elsevier

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  5. YTHDF proteins differentially regulate a subset of m6A-modified transcripts to restrain endothelial inflammation during homeostasis

    Article • Molecular Biology Reports, March 2026, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  6. Fluoride varnish for preventing dental caries among children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cost-effectiveness studies

    Article • Journal of Dentistry, February 2026, Elsevier

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  7. Synergistic Roles of Fimbriae and Gingipain Genotypes in Porphyromonas gingivalis and Their Association With Periodontitis Severity

    Article • International Journal of Dentistry, January 2026, Wiley

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar, Dr Vinayak M Joshi

  8. Clinical Effectiveness of Ocimum basilicum Mouthwash as an Adjunct to Toothbrushing in Managing Patients With Plaque‐Induced Gingivitis: A Randomised ...

    Article • International Journal of Dental Hygiene, December 2025, Wiley

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  9. Oral health-related knowledge, practice, and utilization of dental services among pregnant women in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Article • PLOS One, April 2025, PLOS

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  10. Impact of cartoon‐animated video, caregiver‐supervised training, and pamphlet on plaque control, oral hygiene status, and oral hygiene knowledge, attitude, and practices in orphaned adolescents: A randomized controlled trial

    Article • Special Care in Dentistry, December 2024, Wiley

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  11. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Biosafety Guidelines among Dental Undergraduates during COVID-19 Pandemic at a Dental Institution in North Karnataka – An Institution-Based Cross-Sectional Study

    Article • Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, October 2024, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  12. A cross sectional study on levels of dental anxiety, its influencing factors, and the preferred management techniques among patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Article • PLOS One, September 2024, PLOS

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  13. Antibacterial and cytotoxicity properties of a polyherbal mouthwash containing Achyranthes aspera and Trachyspermum ammi against selected periodontal pathogens

    Article • Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, September 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  14. Clinical and microbial evaluation of mouthwash containing Achyranthes aspera and Trachyspermum ammi: A randomized controlled non-inferiority trial

    Article • Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research, September 2024, Elsevier

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  15. Oral Hygiene Status, Salivary and Microbiological Parameters Among Visually Impaired and Normal-Sighted Children After Specialized Oral Health Education: An Interventional Study

    Article • Cureus, March 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  16. Relationship between body mass index (BMI) and oral health status among government bus drivers of Belagavi, India: A cross-sectional study

    Article • Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, September 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  17. Assessment of potential antimicrobial activity of Ocimum basilicum extract and chlorhexidine against Socransky’s complex pathogens of oral cavity: An in vitro study

    Article • Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology, September 2023, Medknow

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  18. Photobiomodulation therapy: an exemplary therapeutic approach to myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome—a randomized controlled trial and review of the literature

    Article • Lasers in Dental Science, May 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  19. Knowledge, Attitude, And Practice Among Healthcare Professionals Regarding the Myths On COVID-19 Vaccination: A cross-sectional questionnaire study and demystification

    Article • Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management, April 2023, Australasian College of Health Service Management

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  20. Evaluation of a “Picture Assisted Illustration Reinforcement” (PAIR) System for Oral Hygiene in Children with Autism: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

    Article • Children, February 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  21. Comparative Efficacy of Different Irrigant Activation Techniques for Irrigant Delivery Up to the Working Length of Mature Permanent Teeth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Article • European Endodontic Journal, January 2023, Kare Publishing

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  22. Unleashing the most effective oral health education intervention technique for improving the oral hygiene status and oral health knowledge in visually impaired young individuals: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Journal of Education and Health Promotion, January 2023, Medknow

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  23. Reduction of anxiety and pain in primigravida mothers with modified Iyengar yoga: A clinical study

    Article • Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, January 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  24. Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of Nigella sativa (75% v/v) cream and clobetasol propionate (0.05% w/w) gel in oral lichen planus—a double-blinded randomized control trial

    Article • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, December 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  25. Impact of the Visual Performance Reinforcement Technique on Oral Hygiene Knowledge and Practices, Gingival Health, and Plaque Control in Hearing- and Speech-Impaired Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Article • Children, December 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  26. Effectiveness of various irrigant activation techniques on the penetration of sodium hypochlorite into lateral canals of mature permanent teeth: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • The Saudi Dental Journal, December 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  27. Prevalence of Dental Caries and Periodontal Disease among Transgenders in Belagavi District, Karnataka, India: A Cross‐sectional Study

    Article • Special Care in Dentistry, November 2022, Wiley

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  28. Effectiveness of a Visual Interactive Game on Oral Hygiene Knowledge, Practices, and Clinical Parameters among Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Article • Children, November 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  29. Dental caries, oral hygiene status and treatment needs of fishermen and non-fishermen population in South Goa, India

    Article • International Maritime Health, October 2022, VM Media SP. zo.o VM Group SK

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  30. Prevalence of orthodontic treatment entails utilizing index of orthodontic treatment need among school children in Belgaum city

    Article • International Journal of Health Sciences, June 2022, Universidad Tecnica de Manabi

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  31. The Frequency of Fluoride Varnish Application for Prevention of Dental Caries – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Article • International Journal of Medicine and Public Health, April 2022, EManuscript Services

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  32. Knowledge, attitude, and practices toward tobacco control among rural community health care workers of primary subcenters in Belagavi district, Karnataka

    Article • Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, January 2022, Medknow

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar

  33. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among the Healthcare Professionals regarding the myths on COVID-19 vaccination - Demystified

    Article • August 2021, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press

    Dr Ram Surath Kumar