Stain removal efficacy of a novel dentifrice containing papain and Bromelain extracts--an in vitro study.

Objective: To assess the in vitro stain removal efficacy of a novel commercially available dentifrice.

Materials And Methods: Twenty four human molar teeth (12 in test and 12 in control group) were cut to obtain enamel specimens approximately 9 mm(2) and placed on a microscopic slide using mounting adhesive. They were cycled in human saliva, staining model and dried for brushing regimen using a customized brushing apparatus.

Dental caries status and treatment needs of children of fisher folk communities, residing in the coastal areas of Karnataka region, south India.

Objective: To assess the dental caries status and treatment needs of children belonging to the fisher folk communities.

Method: Two hundred and sixty-seven children up to the age of 14 years were examined using the World Health Organization (WHO) oral health assessment criteria, 1997.

Results: The prevalence of dental caries was found to be high in the study population.