Comparative Study of Antibacterial Activity of Different Brands of Toothpastes Available in Nepal

Principal Investigators: Amrit Acharya1, Bandana Subedi1, Basu Dev Paudyal1, Madav Jnawali1, Prabin Shakya1 and Upama K.C. 1
Supervisors: Upendra Thapa Shreshtha2, Kiran Babu Tiwari1, 2, Vishwanath Prasad Agrawal2*

1Central Department of Microbiology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal
2Research Laboratory for Agricultural Biotechnology and Biochemistry (RLABB), Maitidevi, Kathmandu, Nepal
*Address for Correspondence: Prof. Dr. Vishwanath Prasad Agrawal, RLABB, Tel: +977-1-4442775, E-mail: vpa@wlink.com.np

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Toothpaste begins our days. Regular use of toothpaste maintains a good dental hygiene and health, which is its primary function. Toothpastes need to contain various antimicrobial agents in order to reduce, control and prevent different kinds of dental diseases. Different brands have their own composition and concentration of ingredients for their efficacy. These days, the markets are flushed with various attractive advertisements of their products from the corresponding manufacturers; however, the consumers should aware about the facts associated with their health. Hence, its an attempt to observe and assess the antimicrobial effects of different toothpastes available in Nepalese markets.

Objectives:

To isolate the organism responsible for dental plaque, dental caries and periodontal disease
To observe the antimicrobial effects of different brands of toothpaste (fluoridated and non- fluoridated) which are used in Nepal
To compare the antimicrobial effects of different tooth paste.