Distribution and prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in residents of old age homes in Delhi, India.

Background: It has been seen that very less attention has been given to the oral health of the geriatric population residing in old age homes and as the oral mucosal lesions are a matter of concern for this growing population. Therefore, a study was done with the objective of finding the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions and the distribution of oral mucosal lesions among 65-74 year old residents of old age homes in Delhi, India.

Materials And Methods: A cross sectional study was done on 65-74 year old age group elders of old age homes in Delhi.

Evaluation of antibacterial activity of extract against : An study.

Dental caries and periodontal diseases have historically been considered the most important global oral health burdens. Many chemicals and synthetic drugs have marked the side effects. Hence, there has been a paradigm shift from the use of modern drugs to the age-old herbs.