DENTAL PLAQUE

This study tests whether a natural miswak (chewing stick) or a manual toothbrush is better at removing dental plaque in people with fixed braces. Ninety participants aged 18 to 30 will have one side of their mouth cleaned with miswak and the other side with a toothbrush. Plaque l…

This study looks at whether a toothpaste with a special gum-health ingredient can improve gum health in people with gingivitis. 150 adults will use the test toothpaste for 13 weeks, then switch to a regular fluoride toothpaste for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure gum inflammatio…

This study tests a reusable, battery-operated device called NeoPill that cleans the mouth mechanically in just 30 seconds. Fifteen adults with braces will use it once, and researchers will measure bacteria levels before and after. The goal is to see if it can help people with bra…

This study tests whether adding a daily probiotic tablet and a coenzyme Q10 toothpaste to standard gum cleaning can improve oral health in pregnant women. Forty pregnant women will be split into two groups: one gets the probiotic plus Q10 toothpaste, the other gets only the Q10 t…

This study tests two mouthwashes—one with probiotics (good bacteria) and one with ethyl lauroyl arginate—to see which better reduces cavity-causing bacteria, plaque, and acidity in the mouths of Egyptian children aged 6 to 12. Researchers will measure bacteria levels and plaque b…

This study tests a new toothpaste with stannous fluoride to see if it improves gum health and reduces plaque better than regular fluoride toothpaste. About 300 adults with mild to moderate gum inflammation will brush with the test toothpaste for 24 weeks. Researchers will measure…

This study compares two popular mouthwashes, Listerine and Chlorhexidine, to see which better controls gum inflammation and plaque in people undergoing orthodontic treatment with braces. Sixty participants aged 13-40 will use one of the rinses and be checked at 2 and 4 weeks. The…

This study is testing whether a special intraoral scanner can accurately detect dental plaque and cavities, compared to standard methods like dye and X-rays. Researchers will scan the teeth of 50 adults aged 18 to 70 and compare the results to traditional plaque-disclosing agents…

This study tests whether a pure green tea mouthwash can reduce dental plaque and gum inflammation better than a placebo or essential oils mouthwashes like Listerine. About 44 healthy adults will rinse with their assigned mouthwash twice daily for 3 weeks, avoiding all other oral …

This study looks at how well children aged 7-12 with specific learning disabilities (SLD) can remove dental plaque after receiving special toothbrushing education. The education uses visual cards, videos, and parent help. Researchers will compare their plaque removal to healthy c…

This study looks at how different sweeteners in drinks change the acidity in the mouth and the bacteria in dental plaque. About 52 Mexican teenagers who regularly drink soda will try plain water, water with stevia, and water with sugar. Researchers will measure changes in saliva …