mojgan Kachoei
Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
[ 1 ] - A comparative study of antibacterial effects of mouthwashes containing Ag/ZnO or ZnO nanoparticles with chlorhexidine and investigation of their cytotoxicity
Objective(s): Chlorhexidine 0.2% mouthwash is commonly used in orthodontic patients for plaque control. But it has some side effects. Metal oxide nanoparticles have been recently used in mouthwashes in reports. So we aimed to evaluate antibacterial effect of ZnO and Ag/ZnO nanoparticles against Streptococcus mutans and compare them with chlorhexidine 0.2%, sodium fluoride 0.05% and some of thei...
[ 2 ] - Comparison of the Effects of Traditional with Combined (Traditional and Electronic) Educational Methods on Promoting the Practical Skill of Fabricating the Removable Orthodontic Appliance
Introduction: Computer aided education can compensate for some deficiencies and limitations of traditional education. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of e-learning, as an adjunctive method of traditional education, in the form of video clips and PowerPoint presentations on the skills of fabricating the wire components of removable orthodontic appliance in the preclinical cours...