The purpose of this study was to determine the pH levels of 29 different samples of methamphetamine on the street market in Cape Town. The sample was dissolved in water and the pH of each sample determined. The pH levels varied from 3.02 to 7.03 with an average of 5.0. Seventy-two percent (21) of the samples had a pH level below the saliva "critical pH point of 5.6" and therefore should cause s...

Dental caries, commonly known as cavities/tooth decay, is a widespread and one of the most prevalent diseases affecting people all ages. Despite its prevalence, dental caries largely preventable through good oral hygiene practices reducing sugar intake. A variety commercially available mouthwashes are being recommended by health professionals because their antibacterial properties but side effe...

Aim: This study aimed to verify the quantity and purity of DNA obtained from buccal cells under differentstorage conditions. Methods: Thirty students, between 18 23 years age participated in study. Three samples genetic material were collected each student (samples A, B, C) through a mouth rinse with 5 mL 3% glucose. The first phase extraction sample A was carried out on same day collection, wh...

Objective behind the study was to assess the efficacy of Toluidine Blue (TB) mouth rinse in the detection of neoplasia in oral cavity and to evaluate its usefulness in high risk groups. Correlation of the results of scrape cytology smear and histopathology of biopsy taken from the TB stained area was also done. This prospective study was carried out on 85 cases of suspected oral lesions. Comple...