The Tooth Cleaning Habits of Rural India: Traditional Vs Contemporary

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Authors

  • Deepak B. S.
     Professor and Head, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College RIMS, Imphal, Manipur–795004 ,IN
  • Amandeep Kaur
     Assistant Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College RIMS, Imphal, Manipur–795004 ,IN
  • T. Premlata Devi
     Associate Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College RIMS, Imphal, Manipur–795004 ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18311/jpfa/2021/26716

Keywords:

Tooth Cleaning Habits, Contemporary, Rural
tooth cleaning materials

Abstract

Oral cavity reflects the overall health of an individual. The methods of cleaning teeth have changed over a period of time. With the technological advancements, the tooth cleaning aids available are diverse. However, the traditional methods of tooth cleaning are still prevalent in different parts of the country. Recently, demand for natural products has also risen. The prudent way forward would be to integrate the traditional with the contemporary backed with scientific evidence for the benefit of the patient.

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2021-04-06

How to Cite

B. S., D., Kaur, A., & Devi, T. P. (2021). The Tooth Cleaning Habits of Rural India: Traditional Vs Contemporary. Journal of Pierre Fauchard Academy (India Section), 35(1), 28–29. https://doi.org/10.18311/jpfa/2021/26716

Issue

Volume 35, Issue 1, March 2021

Section

Short Communication

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All the articles published in JPFA are distributed under a creative commons license. The journal allows the author(s) to hold the copyright of their work (all usages allowed except for commercial purpose).

 

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