Group A Reactor Paper: Plaque control: Home remedies practiced in developing countries

Authors: Thomas E. Van Dyke, DDS, PhD

Abstract

Introduction The scholarly review by Slot and Van der Weijden (Journal of the International Academy of Periodontology 2015; 17/1 Supplement) of mechanical oral hygiene practices is well written and well organized. This is a difficult topic to address because of the lack of systematic reviews that have been performed in developing countries. Nonetheless, there are two major areas of interest that should be addressed at the conclave: In consideration of the fact that the goal of removal of biofilm is the prevention of disease, it is also recommended that both anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis effects be considered as endpoints in the review of the literature.

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