Publications by authors named "Amadou Dieng"
Article Synopsis
- The oral care industry has expanded, making it harder for consumers to choose the right toothpaste and understand its safety and components.
- Researchers conducted a scoping review from 2015 to 2020 to assess the biological properties and potential toxicity of adult toothpastes.
- Findings revealed that while herbal toothpaste is safe and effective, many chemical ingredients, particularly sodium lauryl sulfate, can be harmful; thus, clear labeling of toothpaste ingredients is essential for consumer safety.
Evaluation of Oral Hygiene-Related Mobile Apps for Children in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
October 2022
In sub-Saharan Africa, oral health is a real epidemiological challenge. Mobile applications represent a hope for the learning of oral hygiene in children and the fight against oral diseases. This study overviews and assesses the quality of mobile applications linked to oral hygiene for children currently featured on the iOS and Android stores in sub-Saharan Africa.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Tooth eruption is a process that begins in infancy and continues throughout childhood and adolescence. This complex phenomenon induces systemic disorders requiring specific management. The objective of this study was to identify the therapeutic responses to teething in children in Ferlo, Senegal.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJatropha curcas, a Euphorbiaceae species that produces many toxicants, is increasingly planted as an agrofuel plant in Senegal. The purpose of this study was to determine whether soil priming induced by J. curcas monoculture could alter the rhizobial populations that nodulate cowpea and acacia, two locally widespread legumes.
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