From an ancient tool to a modern way of improving oral health, miswak (chewing stick) has
proven to be an effective tool for oral health. The miswak removes the bacterial plaque by …

Toothbrushes are commonly used in hospital settings and may harbor potentially harmful
microorganisms. A peer‐reviewed literature review was conducted to evaluate the …

Background: Tooth brushing is most common method of maintaining oral hygiene. In
removing plaque and other soft debris from the teeth, tooth brushes become contaminated …

Oral hygiene is an integral part of personal hygiene practices and should not be neglected.
Similar to hand hygiene, oral hygiene is essential in reducing infection from the oral cavity …

The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of using a dishwasher or different chemical
agents, including 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate, 2% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), a …

Background: Toothbrush serves to be an important mechanical tool in maintaining oral
hygiene. In today's era of modern medicine, with a finite knowledge and awareness about …

Toothbrushes play an essential role in personal oral hygiene by effective plaque removal.
However, they get heavily contaminated by bacteria, viruses, yeasts, and fungi which may …

Objectives The present systematic review was conducted to give an overview of toothbrush
contamination among the general population and the factors affecting toothbrush …

Multiple toothbrush designs have been developed to enhance dental biofilm removal and
decrease bacterial contamination and retention over time. Therefore, the aim of this clinical …

ABSTRACT… Introduction: Toothbrushes play an essential role in oral hygiene and is
commonly practiced on daily basis to clean the oral cavity. It can serve as a reservoir for …