Preventing oral diseases

Oral diseases

General Information on Preventing Infectious Diseases

This article was presented by the author at the Vaccination Seminar of May 26, 1972, National University Medical School.

Preventing the Diseases of Peanuts

Prevention, rather than cure, is the rule with the diseases of peanuts. Some beneficial preventive measures are the application of fungicides to seed to prevent seed rot, the use of fungicidal dusts or sprays on grovv^ing plants to prevent leaf spot, and the treatment of soil with chemicals before planting to control nematodes and soil insects. Prevention involves more than the use of chemicals...

Miswak as an alternative to the modern toothbrush in preventing oral diseases

2 Summary The history and use of miswak (tooth stick) as an oral tool as well as biological effects of Salvadora persica extracts are reviewed. An adult Sudanese population using miswak or a modern toothbrush regularly was examined by using clinical and microbial parameters. Use of Freeze-dried extract of miswak was analyzed for antimicrobial components. The results presented in this report sho...

Islamic fasting and oral health and diseases

Fasting is a religious obligation, which can be challenging for individuals with oral conditions due to its stringent code of conduct. Moreover, food abstinence during fasting can restrict oral feeding even further in patients whose nutrition has been already compromised. Previous research has mainly concentrated on oral hygiene and gum health, disregarding orodental conditions and diseases. Th...