Introduction: The bacteria present in dental plaque are the main cause of caries, gum disease, and periodontal disease. Regular brushing will remove plaque build up and maintain the oral health. An ultrasonic toothbrush is an electric toothbrush which is designed for daily home u...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i64A35693
Introduction: Patients and healthcare professionals can be exposed to several microorganisms that colonize or invade the oral cavity and respiratory tract, or are transported in the water used during treatment, which increases the risk of infection. Materials and Methods: To dete...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i62A35670
Background: The study of microorganism is called microbiology, which includes bacteria, viruses, fungi and Protozoa. Microbes play a major role in this field. Microbes are also used for life-saving drugs etc.. The effect of ultraviolet rays on the bacterias are mostly lethal to t...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i59A34255
Introduction: Sandalwood powder (Santalum alba) is used if the skin is oily for removing dark spots on the skin. Sandalwood has an anti-tanning and anti-aging property. Turmeric powder (Curcuma longa) is mainly used to rejuvenate the skin. It helps to delay aging like wrinkles an...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i58B34172
Introduction: Contact lenses are small, thin lenses which are worn directly on the surface of the eyes. They can be worn aesthetically or to correct vision. Contact lens related eye infections can lead to serious complications such as blindness, and are associated with several ri...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i58B34180
Aim: The present study was done to determine the activity of Naturally prepared licorice mouthwash in comparison to chlorhexidine mouthwash. Introduction: Maintenance of oral hygiene is very important in preventing the growth of a sticky film of bacteria and food parti...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i58A34102
Introduction: Kitchen sponges are most commonly used cleaning equipment. These sponges were heavily contaminated with the microorganisms which acts as a carrier of food borne diseases. It provides favourable conditions for the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms. It acts...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i48B33278
Introduction: An essential thing for human survival is food which provides nutritional support for the body or for pleasure. All the food used today has some preservatives, except our own garden plants. Preservatives prevent food spoilage from microorganisms but it will inhibit t...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i48B33285
Introduction: Covid 19 is primarily a pneumonia associated viral infection that originated from Wuhan city in December 2019.The spread of novel coronavirus occurs through direct close contact with COVID-19 patients within one metre of the infected person and the rate of spread is...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i48B33287
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate antimicrobial activity against Enterococcus bacteria. Materials and Methods: Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) were determined by the Broth Dilution Method. The antibiotic susceptibili...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i47B33170
Introduction: There are more than 2 billion people worldwide who have evident recent or past HBV infection and chronic cases. Hepatitis B, C and D are transmitted by parental contact with infected body fluids including blood, semen, saliva , sweat and tears , invasive medical pro...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i47B33139
Iodophor, chlorhexidine and silver nanoparticle preparation were tested against Extended spectrum beta lactamase strains (ESBL strains) in this study. This was done in order to compare the antibacterial activities of 5% iodophor, 4% chlorhexidine and silver nanoparticle preparati...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2630837
Background: The Rubella virus is classified under the Arbovirus. It commonly affects children of age less than 10 years. In an adult, it mostly remains as a latent infection. Its persistence in an adult is more significant in a woman's life especially after adolescence, in the ch...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2030728
An effective pre surgical Preparation is important step in preventing surgical wound contamination and post operative infection. Preparing a 100% sterile surgical environment is one of the biggest challenges of surgery. Since skin is the most common source of pathogen they make t...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1930710
In the dental clinic, Bio-aerosols are an important consideration for infection control and occupational health. Dental clinicians are exposed to aerosols and splatters which contain infective agents such as bacteria, virus and fungal organisms. Hence, there is a definite risk of...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1930719
Diet is a major etiological factor for enamel erosion and dental caries. The proportionality of dental caries increases with the increase in duration of food in the oral cavity. This study was undertaken with the aim of assessing the level of salivary calcium with the consumption...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1830686
This review aims to develop a systematic approach for the selection of suitable and safer dental materials available in the market thereby giving an insight to predict their risk of inducing allergic reactions. The review was conducted by referring to various relevant articles an...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1530636
Introduction: Candida albicans and Enterococcus faecalis are the most predominant microorganisms found in the canals of failed root canal treated teeth. Thorough debridement of an infected root canal and complete elimination of microorganisms are objectives of effective endodonti...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1830697