DENTAL PLAQUE

This study tested if using a specific stannous fluoride toothpaste together with a cetylpyridinium chloride mouthwash twice daily improves gum health and reduces plaque better than using a regular fluoride toothpaste alone. It involved 199 adults with mild to moderate gum inflamm…

This study aimed to find out which works better for reducing plaque and gum inflammation: dental floss or different types of mouthwash. It involved 228 adults with existing gum inflammation. Researchers compared floss against three mouthwashes to see which was most effective at c…

This study tested whether two daily-use mouth rinses containing chlorhexidine (an antimicrobial) could better control plaque buildup and gum inflammation compared to a placebo rinse. 81 adult participants with generally healthy gums used their assigned rinse twice daily for three…

This study tested whether a new experimental toothpaste containing stannous fluoride could improve gum health and reduce plaque better than a regular fluoride toothpaste. About 154 adults with mild gum inflammation used one of the toothpastes twice daily for 12 weeks. Researchers…

This 12-week study tested if using a specific toothpaste and mouthwash together works better than regular toothpaste alone to reduce plaque and help with gum problems. It involved 90 adults with existing plaque and mild gum inflammation. Researchers measured changes in plaque bui…

This 12-week study tested if adding an experimental mouthwash containing cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) to regular brushing with fluoride toothpaste could improve gum health and reduce plaque better than brushing alone. It involved 136 adults with mild to moderate gingivitis. Res…

This 4-week study tested whether a new experimental toothpaste could improve gum health better than a regular fluoride toothpaste. It involved 175 adults with mild to moderate gum inflammation. Researchers compared how well each toothpaste reduced gum bleeding and plaque buildup …

This study tested whether a toothpaste containing stannous fluoride was better at preventing dental plaque than a standard sodium fluoride toothpaste. 91 healthy adults used their assigned toothpaste twice a day for two weeks after a professional dental cleaning. Researchers meas…

This study tested whether a water flosser or a small interdental brush is better at controlling plaque and gum inflammation for people wearing braces. 75 adults with braces used one tool on the left side of their mouth and the other tool on the right side for three months. Resear…

This study tested whether offering small financial rewards to parents would encourage them to brush their young children's teeth more consistently. Researchers worked with 244 mostly Latino families in early childhood programs, using a smartphone-connected toothbrush to track bru…

This study tested whether using common products like mouthwash, dissolving tabs, or chewing gum during the day helps reduce plaque buildup and improve breath freshness. Twenty healthy adults tried different products between their morning and evening teeth brushing, comparing them…

This study tested whether a new educational module called MyBRUSH could improve children's knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors about toothpaste use and toothbrushing, and reduce dental plaque. Researchers compared the MyBRUSH module against an existing program with 176 twelve-yea…

This study tested different ways to teach kids about brushing their teeth. Researchers gave 60 children hands-on brushing lessons, but some groups also saw pictures of healthy teeth or pictures of decayed teeth. They measured the kids' plaque and bad breath before and after to se…

This study aimed to find the best way to polish teeth after a professional cleaning to keep them smooth and prevent plaque buildup. Researchers tested three common polishing methods on 56 extracted human teeth and examined the surface smoothness under a powerful microscope. The g…