BACKGROUND Several factors, such as cost, branding, packaging and family influence, had been implicated as influencing the choice of toothpastes and toothbrushes by individuals. Media advertisement is also considered a very strong factor influencing consumer's choice. AIM To assess the extent to which some factors influenced the choice of toothpastes and toothbrushes among dental patients in ...

Background: Microplastic particles are used as ingredients in personal care products such face washes, shower gels and toothpastes form one of the main sources microplastic pollution, especially marine environment. In addition to being a potential pollutant environment, transfer microplastics humans can become severe threat public health. This systematic review was c...

Alkali generation by oral bacteria affects the ecology of dental biofilms and the chemical equilibrium between enamel and dentin minerals by neutralizing the acids produced from carbohydrate metabolism on dental plaque. As a matter of fact, it has been postulated that oral alkali production may be a major endogenous caries-inhibiting factor. Conservative dentistry and minimal invasive therapy b...

Background: Triphala is an ayurvedic herbal formulation consisting of the dried fruits of three medicinal plants Terminalia chebula, Terminalia belerica and Phyllanthus embelica, which is used for conditions like headache, constipation, liver conditions and it possess anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiaging properties. Aims: The present study was undertaken to assess the antimicrobial propertie...

AIMS To describe a recent health promotion project undertaken by the United Mission to Nepal Oral Health Programme (UMN OHP) to increase the availability and consumption of affordable, fluoridated toothpaste in Nepal. METHOD The process of advocating for the fluoridation of toothpastes in Nepal is based on Tearfund's advocacy cycle. RESULTS The project achieved health promotion outcomes inc...

AIM The aim of the present in vitro study was the evaluation of two products: a CPP-ACP paste (GC Tooth Mousse, GC Corp.) and a desensitizing toothpaste (Colgate Sensitive Pro Relief, Colgate-Palmolive) on preventing enamel erosion produced by a soft drink (Coca Cola) by using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). METHODS Thirty enamel specimens were assigned to 6 groups of 5 specimens each. 1: inta...