Effect of whitening toothpastes on the surface roughness and microhardness of human teeth-an in vitro study.

Objective: To determine the effect of whitening toothpastes on the surface roughness and microhardness of human teeth.

Methodology: Surface roughness was estimated using the Talysurf instrument, and microhardness was estimated using the Vickers hardness tester before and after the application of whitening toothpastes on mounted extracted human teeth.

Results: In the activated charcoal group, there was a reduction in the surface roughness from 1.

Anti-microbial Efficacy of Soursop Leaf Extract () on Oral Pathogens: An In-vitro Study.

Introduction: also called as Soursop is a, flowering evergreen tree native to Mexico, Cuba, Central America and parts of India. The miracle tree as it is widely known as a natural cancer killer that is 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy. Based on these miraculous claims, the leaves of these plants were used as an extract at varying concentrations as an antibacterial agent against oral pathogens.

Work-Associated Stress and Nicotine Dependence among Law Enforcement Personnel in Mangalore, India.

Purpose: To investigate the work associated stress and nicotine dependence among law enforcement personnel in Mangalore, India.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among law enforcement personnel in Mangalore, India. Demographic details, stress factors experienced at work and nicotine dependency were the variables studied.

Role of tobacco warning labels in informing smokers about risks of smoking among bus drivers in Mangalore, India.

Background: Smoking tobacco is considered as a leading cause of preventable death, mostly in developing countries like India. One of the primary goals of international tobacco control is to educate smokers about the risks associated with tobacco consumption. Tobacco warning labels (TWLs) on cigarette packages are one of the most common statutory means to communicate health risks of smoking to smokers, with the hope that once educated, they will be more likely to quit the habit.