Friday sermons fight plaque: mosque program boosts brushing
NCT ID NCT07584512
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a health education program called 'Smile With Prophet' in two mosques in Dhaka, Bangladesh. 80 adult men received oral health messages during Friday sermons, plus a booklet and a miswak (chewing stick). The goal was to see if this approach improved their knowledge, brushing habits, and reduced dental plaque. Results were measured after 3 weeks.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Smile With Prophet (SWP) behavioral intervention (Friday sermons, educational booklet, miswak)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a low-cost, culturally tailored way to improve oral hygiene in religious communities.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants and a short 3-week follow-up, so results may not apply broadly or last long.
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Locations
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Angarzora Ahli Hadeeth Jame Masjid
Dhaka, 1219, Bangladesh
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Masjid As Siddique (RA)
Dhaka, 1217, Bangladesh