Tooth brush has been an integral part of a daily routine across many cultures around the
world from the times of antiquity to the 21st century. A variety of cultures across the world …

This paper explores the relationship between acculturation and oral health in a study of
Somali refugees. This cross-sectional survey included structured surveys and dental …

Purpose Dentists may be seen as the most prominent figures within dentistry. Yet, a number
of dental care professionals make significant contributions to the profession. The dental …

Aim: The trend of cleaning teeth with miswak amidst the modern technological
developments can be found in the majority of large countries. Many advantages of miswak …

This book introduces readers to an ethnography about children in post-Soviet Kyrgyzstan
and the values associated with their upbringing from local people's own point of views. The …

L'un des enjeux majeurs des politiques de santé, que ce soit dans les pays développés ou
dans ceux en développement, consiste à garantir à la population une égale accessibilité …

Objectives: Dental caries is a major oral health problem among US immigrant children, and
Minnesota is home to one of the largest Somali-American communities, but little is known …

This book provides readers with an ethnography about children in post-Soviet Kyrgyzstan
and values related to their upbringing. It approaches children and their childhoods through …

Background: This study is the first of its kind; it questions the legitimacy of Western
conceptualisations of oral health promotion in a culture that differs vastly from the West …

Background: Scientific literature shows a bi-directional association between depression and
poor oral health. However, studies conducted among migrants are not available. This study …