Al-hawash Private University

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 100 dental students to see if teeth grinding (bruxism), anxiety, and gum health are linked. Participants fill out anxiety questionnaires and get a gum exam. No treatment is given—just observation. The goal is to understand how stress might affect oral health i…

This study is checking how often the fungus Candida albicans shows up in the gums of 100 Syrian adults with periodontitis (serious gum disease). Researchers will collect plaque samples and measure gum health to see if the fungus is linked to more severe disease. The goal is to be…

This study looks at how smoking cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or a water pipe (narghile) affects the gums and teeth of university students aged up to 25. Researchers will measure plaque, gum inflammation, pocket depth, and other signs of gum disease in 90 smokers. The goal is to see …