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The Tooth Cleaning Habits of Rural India: Traditional Vs Contemporary


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1 Professor and Head, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College RIMS, Imphal, Manipur–795004, India
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College RIMS, Imphal, Manipur–795004, India
3 Associate Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College RIMS, Imphal, Manipur–795004, India
     

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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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Tooth Cleaning Habits, Contemporary, Rural
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Authors

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

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.

Keywords


Tooth Cleaning Habits, Contemporary, Rural

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18311/jpfa%2F2021%2F26716