Domains of Miswak practice among Malaysian Dental Educators: insights from a focus group discussion [PDF]
Brazilian Oral Research: This study aimed to explore dental educators’ perceptions of the domains influencing the practice of miswak among dental educators. Dental educators from the International Islamic University Malaysia, representing diverse socio-religious backgrounds ...
Muhd Firdaus Che Musa +5 more
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Mechanical and antibacterial properties of conventional pit and fissure sealants with addition of miswak fibers [PDF]
Biomaterial Investigations in Dentistry, 2023 The occlusal surface of a tooth is affected by the development of biofilm in pits and fissures as bacteria and food particles accumulate in its complex structure.
Mohammad Adnan Khan +6 more
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Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research, 2012 Background: Oral hygiene practices vary from country to country and from culture to culture. ‘Miswak’ as an oral hygiene aid is a pre-Islamic custom contributed to ritual purity.
Sonali Saha, Sabyasachi Saha
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Antifungal efficacy of Miswak extracts versus sodium hypochlorite against Candida albicans on CAD-CAM denture base: an in-vitro study [PDF]
BMC Complementary Medicine and TherapiesBackground Denture stomatitis is a frequent inflammatory condition among denture wearers, commonly linked to Candida albicans colonization. Although sodium hypochlorite is an effective disinfectant, it may cause mucosal irritation and alter denture ...
Ghada Zabad +3 more
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Antibacterial Activity of Miswak (Salvadora persica L.) Extracts on Oral Hygiene
Journal of Taibah University for Science, 2016 Salvadora persica L., also known as the toothbrush tree (Miswak), has been used since ancient times as a chewing stick for oral hygiene. Miswak is a natural source of many unique phytochemicals, which are described by traditional medicine as a remedy for
Mohammad Abhary, Abdul-Aziz Al-Hazmi
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Natural compounds for preventing dental caries by evaluating antibacterial and biofilm disrupting effects on Streptococcus mutans [PDF]
Scientific ReportsStreptococcus mutans is a major contributor to dental caries, and its biofilm formation is associated with treatment challenges. Therefore, identifying medicinal plants and natural compounds with antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities is important for
Raheleh Saboohi +3 more
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Journal of Advanced Research, 2017 Using natural products can be a cost-effective approach for caries prevention especially in low income countries where dental caries is highly prevalent and the resources are limited.
Mona A Khattab
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Impact of Salvadora persica aqueous extract on follicular development in female rats [PDF]
Biological ResearchSalvadora persica (miswak) has many useful biological activities. Some studies have reported that miswak can be used as a contraceptive agent. However, no available investigations explain the histomorphological structure of ovarian follicles after miswak
Sabreen M. Ghareeb +2 more
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Miswak in Oral Cavity – An Update
Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research, 2013 Miswak, scientifically known as Salvadora persica, is a species of Salvadora belonging to family Salvadoraceae. It is considered as “Nature's little toothbrush” as it is a popular chewing stick throughout Indian subcontinent.
Akhilanand Chaurasia, Amit Nagar
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Efficacy of a Eucalyptus oil-based dentifrice in reducing plaque and gingival bleeding scores – A randomized clinical crossover study [PDF]
Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology & ResearchHerbal products in dentistry have grown significantly. In the current scenario, herbal products are believed to be an effective adjunct to other medications.
Fatema Alzahraa Osman +6 more
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