camellia sinensis/dental caries

Oral diseases, including dental caries, is one of the most prevalent in the population. It is multifactorial and originates from the formation of the bacterial plaque and its non-elimination by physical and chemical hygiene methods. The use of chemical agents to aid in the control of Bacterial

Dental plaque is the soft mass formed on oral surfaces including tooth surfaces. It composed of many species of which are commensal and other are pathogenic. The buildup of dental plaque starts by adhesion of floating bacteria, primary colonizers, in saliva onto oral surfaces such as tooth surfaces.

This study will utilize a randomized, double-blind, cross-over design, comparing acute ingestion of the mixed flavonoid supplement (MF) compared to placebo control (PC) in healthy, non-obese, pre-menopausal women. The study will consist of two 24-hour study periods spent in the recently renovated

1. Diagnosis: 1. Diagnostic chart (Appendix A) will be filled with personal, medical and dental history. DMF and def caries index (decayed, missing, and filled teeth). 2. The intra oral and extra oral examinations will be made using masks, gloves, cap, goggles, gauze, medical tray, dental mirror and

Dental plaque is the soft deposits that form the biofilm adhering to the tooth surface or other hard surfaces inside oral cavity, including removable and fixed restoration. The dental plaque is composed of over 500 bacterial species. The colonization of these bacteria follows a special pattern

Acne vulgaris is one of the most prevalent skin disorders of sebaceous follicles, affecting more than 85% of adolescents in United States. Acne can persist throughout the adulthood, and even a mild form of acne might progress to permanent scarring on the face, chest and back, thereby causing

Study Participants Participants were adult male and non-pregnant female outpatients ages 18-65 with one or more of the following cardiovascular risk factors: hypertension (blood pressure ≥ 140/90 or current treatment for hypertension); dyslipidemia (total cholesterol > 220 mg/dL + LDL cholesterol >