| periodontal treatment needs among saudi arabian adults and their relationship to the use of the miswak. | the main aims of this study were, first, to estimate the need for periodontal care among adult residents of saudi arabia using the community periodontal index of treatment need (cpitn) and, second, to quantify the relationship between the frequency of using the 'miswak' and the need for periodontal care. the miswak is a stick made from the roots of the arak tree (salvadora persica) and is used for oral hygiene purposes by many cultures. a total sample of 480 adults aged 35 to 44 years and 65 yea ... | 1991 | 1790476 |
| the miswak (chewing stick) and oral health. studies on oral hygiene practices of urban saudi arabians. | the miswak, a traditional chewing stick for cleaning teeth, is made from the plant salvadora persica. for religious and cultural reasons, miswak use is firmly established and widespread in saudi arabia and most other muslim countries. only recently has scientific evaluation of the miswak been undertaken. the aims of the thesis were: 1) to explore current oral hygiene habits and oral health awareness among urban saudi arabians in relation to age, gender and educational level (papers i and ii); 2) ... | 2004 | 15224592 |