Aim To compare the efficacy of turmeric mouthwash and chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash in prevention of gingivitis and plaque formation. Materials and methods A total of 100 randomly selected subjects visiting the Department of Periodontology at Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Dental College and Hospital, were considered for the study. The gingival index (GI) by Loe and Silness was recorded which was followed by Turesky- Gilmore-Glickman modification of Quigley Hein plaque index (TQHPI) at 0, 14 and 21 days. Individuals who gave an informed consent, subjects in the age group of 25 to 35 years with having fair and poor gingival index scores and a score >1 for plaque index, were included in the study. Results Results showed statistically significant reduction (p < 0.05) in mean plaque index (PI) with chlorhexidine gluconate mouthwash when compared with turmeric mouthwash. No significant difference in mean gingival index (GI) was seen when chlorhexidine mouthwash was compared with turmeric mouthwash. Significant reduction in total microbial count (p < 0.05) was observed in both the groups. No significant difference was observed in total microbial count when chlorhexidine mouthwash was compared with turmeric mouthwash. Conclusion From the above observations, it can be concluded that chlorhexidine gluconate as well as turmeric mouthwash can be effectively used as an adjunct to mechanical plaque control methods in prevention of plaque and gingivitis. Chlorhexidine gluconate has been found to be more effective when antiplaque property was considered. Clinical significance From this study, it could be stated that turmeric is definitely a good adjunct to mechanical plaque control. Further studies are required on turmeric based mouthwash to establish it as a low cost plaque control measure. How to cite this article Waghmare PF, Chaudhari AU, Karhadkar VM, Jamkhande AS. Comparative Evaluation of Turmeric and Chlorhexidine Gluconate Mouthwash in Prevention of Plaque Formation and Gingivitis: A Clinical and Microbiological Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2011;12(4): 221-224.

Aim:To compare the oral health knowledge, attitude, and behavior and oral health status of younger schoolchildren of private, public, and rural schools in Pune. Material and methods:The study was conducted among the schoolchildren aged 9 and 11 years from three different categories of schools: Private schools, public schools, and the rural schools from Pune city and its vicinity. A total of 723 participants completed a structured, self-administered, close-ended questionnaire to assess oral health knowledge, attitude, and behavior and further underwent oral examination. The decayed filled index (DFT) and oral hygiene index simplified (OHI-S) were used for recording the oral health status. Findings from the questionnaire and intraoral examination were compared.Results: Private schoolchildren had significantly more positive knowledge, attitude, and practice compared with public and rural schoolchildren. No difference in scores of knowledge, attitude, and practice was observed between children of public school and rural school. Private schoolchildren had significantly lower DFT scores compared with public school and rural schoolchildren. No difference was seen in OHI-S scores. Conclusion:This study validates the findings of previous research revealing significant difference in knowledge, attitude, and behavior toward oral health of private, public, and rural schoolchildren.

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