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Miswak: Awareness and knowledge amongst Malaysian dental educators [PDF]

, 2018
Aims: To examine the level of awareness and knowledge on the use of miswak and its role in oral health from the perspective of educators in one international dental school in Malaysia and make recommendations for the future research/health policy ...
Che Musa, Muhd Firdaus
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Comparison of Fluoridated Miswak and Toothbrushing with Fluoridated Toothpaste on Plaque Removal and Fluoride Release

, 2017
Introduction Dental caries and periodontal diseases are all induced by oral biofilm (dental plaque). This study was conducted to evaluate if fluoride-impregnated miswak is as effective in plaque removal and fluoride release as toothbrushing with fluoride
Sabin Salahuddin, Robel Dam, Dowen Birkhed, Khalid H Zawawi   +3 more
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Salvadora persica (MISWAK) : an effective way of killing oral pathogens

, 2010
Mechanical removal of dental plaque is regarded as an effective means of controlling the progression of dental caries and periodontal disease. The habitual use of chewing sticks (Miswak) as an oral hygiene method is still wildly spread throughout parts ...
Abier Hamed Sofrata (19525024)
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Prevalence and severity of periodontal disease in the host community and Rohingya refugees living in camps in Bangladesh

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 6, Page 817-823, December 2024.
Abstract Objectives To assess the prevalence and severity of periodontal disease of the Rohingya refugees and host community in Bangladesh. Methods An unpublished pilot was conducted for the sample size calculation. Two‐stage cluster sampling method was used to select 50 participants from refugee camps and 50 from the host community.
Khaleda Zaheer, Mohammad Jonayed Hossain, Israt Isha, Elsa Delgado‐Angulo, Luigi Nibali   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The antimicrobial effect of water extraction of Salvadora persica (Miswak) as a root canal irrigant [PDF]

Al-Rafidain Dental Journal, 2005
The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial effect of 10% water extraction of Salvadora persica (Miswak) when used clinically as an endodontic irrigant. Twenty four uniradicular teeth with necrotic pulps were chosen.
Talal H Al-salman, Moataz Gh Al-Shaekh Ali, Osama M Al-Nuaimy   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dental caries status and related factors among 12‐year‐old Somali school children in Hargeisa

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 6, Page 861-870, December 2024.
Abstract Objectives There is little data on the oral health conditions of Somali children. The aim was to assess the dental caries status and related risk factors of 12‐aged children in primary schools in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Methods A school‐based survey was conducted in Hargeisa in December 2022. Using 2‐stage cluster sampling, 405 children (12‐aged)
Abdelrahman Eid Dahroug, Espen Kolstad Heen, Mohamed A. Hussein, Ahmed Ali Madar   +3 more
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Subgingival plaque microbiota in Saudi Arabians after use of miswak chewing stick and toothbrush

, 2004
BACKGROUND: The chewing stick, the miswak, is used in many developing countries as the traditional means for oral hygiene. It is prepared from the roots, twigs and stem of Salvadora persica or other alternative local plants.
Angmar-Månsson, B, A. Johansson, M. Al‐Otaibi, Claesson, R, Al-Otaibi, M, R. Claesson, Claesson, Rolf,, Al-Harthy, M, Gustafsson, A, Johansson, Anders,, B. Angmar‐Månsson, A. Gustafsson, M. Al‐Harthy, Johansson, A   +13 more
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Sociocultural determinants of children's oral health among immigrants in Canada

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, Volume 52, Issue 5, Page 739-748, October 2024.
Abstract Objective A conceptual model was designed and tested to predict immigrant children's oral health in Canada by examining parental acculturation and perceived social support (PSS) using structural equation modelling. Methods A convenience sample of first‐generation immigrant parents and their children aged 2–12 years were recruited by ...
Rana Dahlan, Babak Bohlouli, Humam Saltaji, Bukola Salami, Maryam Amin   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analgesic effects of miswak

, 1996
Miswak (the root and branches of Salvadora persica) decoction was traditionally implicated as possessing analgesic activities against some form of dental pain.
Sulaiman, M.I., Al-Mazraoo, A.A., Al-Khateeb, T.L.   +2 more
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Research on Toothbrush Trees Leading to the Social, Environmental and Business Ideas

Journal of International Business, Economics and Entrepreneurship, 2020
Salvadora or the toothbrush tree (miswak) originates from Pakistan, India, South Africa and West Asian countries. The fibrous branch is packed in a pen-shaped holder, as an innovative form and marketed internationally.
Ibtisam Abdul Wahab, Hannis Fadzillah Mohsin, Ayla Farihah Ibrahim   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source