DENTAL PLAQUE

This study tests a reusable, battery-powered device called NeoPill that cleans the mouth to reduce bacteria in adults with braces. Fifteen participants will use the device once for 30 seconds, and researchers will measure bacteria levels before and after. The goal is to see if th…

This study looks at whether taking coenzyme Q10 (a vitamin-like substance) and probiotics (good bacteria) can help improve gum health in pregnant women who are already getting standard dental cleanings. About 40 pregnant women will be split into two groups: one gets a special too…

This study looks at whether a toothpaste designed for gum health can help control gum inflammation and bleeding. About 150 adults with gum problems will use the toothpaste for 13 weeks, then switch to a regular fluoride toothpaste for 4 weeks. Researchers will check gum health, p…

This study tests whether Listerine or Chlorhexidine mouthwash works better to control gum inflammation and plaque in people with braces. Sixty participants, aged 13 to 40, will use one of the two rinses for four weeks. Researchers will measure gum health and plaque levels at the …

This 24-week study tests whether an experimental stannous fluoride toothpaste can improve gum health and reduce plaque buildup better than a standard fluoride toothpaste. About 300 adults with mild to moderate gingivitis will brush twice daily. Researchers will measure bleeding g…

This study tests two types of mouthwash—one with good bacteria (probiotics) and one with a special ingredient (ethyl lauroyl arginate)—to see which better reduces cavity-causing germs, plaque buildup, and acidity in the mouths of Egyptian schoolchildren aged 6 to 12. About 66 hea…

This study tests whether a 3D intraoral scan (a camera that takes pictures inside your mouth) can detect dental plaque and cavities as accurately as current methods. Researchers will compare the scan's results to standard plaque dye and X-rays. The study involves 50 adults aged 1…

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 different drinks—plain water, water with stevia (a no-calorie sweetener), and water with sugar—change the acidity in the mouth and the bacteria in dental plaque. About 52 Mexican teenagers who regularly drink soda will take part. Researchers want to see wh…