Self-Reported Oral Hygiene Performance of Patients in Albania: A Questionnaire-Based Survey by Blerina Zeza, Blerina Osmani, Erdita Cenameri, Busra Emir

“…All of the population brushed their teeth at least once daily. The most used type of toothbrush was a manual one (91.1%) with medium-bristle hardness in 71% of cases. …”
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Design of a Mechanized Road Sweeper by Asiimwe Dianah

“…The major components of the proposed machine were drive wheels, gears, sweeping roller and disc brushes, dust filter, waste container, handle and frame. …”
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Behavioral and Physiological Responses of Therapy Dogs to Animal-Assisted Treatment in an Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation Program by Hao-Yu Shih, François Martin, Debra Ness, Whitney Romine, Taylor L. Peck, Tricia Turpin, Rachael Horoschak, Cindy Steeby, Hannah Phillips, Mary Claypool, Amanda Theuer, Grace M. Herbeck, Jasmine Sexton, Erin Pittman, Erica Bellamkonda, Nikita Maria Ligutam Mohabbat, Sandra A. Lyn, Brent A. Bauer, Arya B. Mohabbat

“…These therapy dog–handler pairs actively participated in stroke rehabilitation by walking with the patient, playing fetch with the patient, and being petted/brushed by the patient, amongst various other AAT activities. …”
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Dental Erosion and Dentinal Sensitivity amongst Professional Wine Tasters in South East Queensland, Australia by Roy George, Allison Chell, Belinda Chen, Rebecca Undery, Humza Ahmed

“…The results showed that most participants (25 males, 22–66 yrs), brushed twice a day; however, the majority did not floss daily and had limited knowledge of the erosive effect of wine. …”
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Gingivitis Effectiveness of Emulgel Containing 2% Resveratrol in Orthodontic Patients: An 8-Week Randomized Clinical Trial by Amin Golshah, Shahla Mirzaeei, Nafiseh Nikkerdar, Fatemeh Ghorbani

“…In the placebo group, subjects used an identical Emulgel without the active components in the test formulations. After brushing their teeth, the participants learned how to use 5 ml of Emulgel on the gums and massage every night for 30 s. …”
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Evaluation of the cleaning efficacy of a normal toothbrush and a manual U shaped toothbrush in children aged 8–10 years: A randomized crossover trial by Shital Kiran Davangere Padmanabh, Vishakha Bhausaheb Gangurde

“…Background: Plaque removal rates are influenced by toothbrush design as well as brushing methods. Aim: The study aimed to determine the efficacy of a manual U-shaped toothbrush when compared to a regular toothbrush in removing dental plaque from teeth in children aged 8–10 years. …”
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A Comparative Evaluation of the Efficacy of Two Novel Desensitising Dentifrices by Ashley P. Barlow, Jane He, Cindy Tian, Peter Jeffery, Stephen C. Mason, Bao-Jun Tai, Han Jiang, Gareth D. Rees, Min Quan Du

“…Subjects (N=110), stratified into two groups (N=55), brushed twice-daily for 60 s, over an 8-week period. …”
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Oral Health Status and Anxiety Level Amongst the Borderline Security Force Personnel and Their Family Members by Deepali Agarwal, Bharathi Purohit, Upendra Singh Bhadauria, Sneha Malhotra, Manali Deb Barma, Harsh Priya

“…Demonstrations of proper brushing techniques and oral hygiene maintenance measures were conducted. …”
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Educational program on oral health aimed at families with preschool children residing in the Balboa Neighborhood by Nancy Díaz Canedo, Yanisleydi Morales Cruz, Maricelys de la Caridad Hernández Cabeza, Yety Isabel Rosado Fernández, Gilberto Salas Contreras, Yainí Frenes Pérez

“…The main risk factors identified were poor oral hygiene, incorrect tooth brushing and cariogenic diet. Before the intervention, regular knowledge about oral hygiene, poor knowledge about dietary habits, and a poor level of knowledge about deforming habits prevailed. …”
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Antimicrobial Resistance Profile and Associated Factors of Group B Streptococci Colonization among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Jigjiga, Southeast Ethiopia by Addisu Tesfaye, Addisu Melese, Awoke Derbie

“…Vaginal-rectal samples were collected by brushing the lower vagina and rectum with a sterile cotton swab for bacteriological culture. …”
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Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) on oral health among secondary-level students: a cross-sectional study in Kathmandu, Nepal by Nishika Aryal, Anuja Rajbhandari

“…Additionally, only 41% practised adequate OH, with issues like suboptimal brushing technique, low floss use and high consumption of chocolates. …”
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Trichomonas vaginalis and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Bule Hora University Teaching Hospital, Oromia Region, Southern Ethiopia by Oliyad Husen, Alqeer Aliyo, Kalicha Boru, Tibeso Gemechu, Wako Dedecha, Girma Ashenafi

“…The two vaginal swabs were collected by brushing the vagina with a sterile cotton swab and tested by using direct wet mount and the Giemsa staining. …”
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First Permanent Molar Caries and Oral Health Practices in Saudi Male Teenagers: Inequalities by Socioeconomic Position by Eman Bakhurji, Balgis Gaffar, Muhammad Nazir, Khalifa Al-Khalifa, Asim Al-Ansari

“…Differences in the relationship between caries and toothpaste were observed by SEP levels with stronger associations in less advantaged groups. Conclusions. Brushing twice daily using fluoride toothpaste was associated with less caries in Saudi male teenagers with stronger association observed in groups with lower SEP. …”
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Association of Tooth Loss with New-Onset Parkinson’s Disease: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study by Ho Geol Woo, Yoonkyung Chang, Ji Sung Lee, Tae-Jin Song

“…Contrastingly, the frequency of tooth brushings and dental clinic visits for any causes as well as competent dental care were negatively related to the development of new-onset Parkinson’s disease. …”
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Effectiveness of oral health promotion in children and adolescents through behaviour change interventions: A scoping review. by Fathima Peerbhay, Robert Mash, Saadika Khan

“…Interventions could also include practical tooth brushing activities, gamification, audio-visual components, as well as reinforcement and repetition in the longer term. …”
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Assessment of Paediatricians’ Oral Health Knowledge, Behaviour, and Attitude in the United Arab Emirates by Noora Aburahima, Iyad Hussein, Mawlood Kowash, Anas Alsalami, Manal Al Halabi

“…Nearly half of the paediatricians (95 (51.4%)) identified the appropriate age for child’s first dental visit; while 88 (47.6%) believed that the appropriate age to start brushing was after the eruption of the primary molars (2-3 yrs), and 132 (71.4%) believed that the ideal time to give sugary snacks is in between meals. 123 (66.5%) participants said that they would prescribe antibiotics to treat local dental sepsis without fever. …”
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Oral health status, behavior and impact profile among naval personnel in the Malaysian naval armed forces by Nik Madihah Nik Azis, Raja Noreihan Raja Abdullah, Mohamad Nur Adzmi Mohamad Ayub, Badiah Baharin

“…Additionally, oral health behaviours were generally inadequate, with 12% of participants reporting infrequent brushing and 68.2% indicating limited use of interdental aids. …”
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Association of self-reported dental caries with sex, lifestyle, and problematic Internet use among elementary school children in Japan by Masaaki Yamada, Michikazu Sekine, Takashi Tatsuse, Yukiko Yanai

“….: aPR 1.17 and ≥ 11 p.m.: aPR 1.23), tooth brushing (once a day: aPR 1.14 and not every day: aPR 1.41), having no family rules (aPR 1.20), and PIU (YDQ score 3–4: aPR 1.17). …”
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Stomatitis sub-prosthesis in patients with superior dental prosthesis by Antonia Martina Francisco Local, Yoel González Beriau, Ana Gloria Vázquez de León

“…The analysed variables were: age, sex, stomatitis level, teeth brushing frequency, prosthesis condition and use, palate mucous condition and frequency of odontology consultations. …”
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A Prospective, Randomized Comparison of Duodenoscope Reprocessing Surveillance Methods by Travis J. De Wolfe, Nasia Safdar, Megan Meller, John Marx, Patrick R. Pfau, Eric M. Nelsen, Mark E. Benson, Anurag Soni, Mark Reichelderfer, Megan Duster, Deepak V. Gopal

“…The CDC protocol (n = 129 sampling events) required culturing samples collected from each duodenoscope after brushing its terminal end and flushing its lumen with sterile water. …”
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