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The most commonly occurring type of keratosis would be tobacco pouch keratosis or smokeless tobacco associated keratosis, frictional keratosis, a chronic frictional keratosis on the buccal mucosa can lead to something called morscicatio buccarum. Although clinical features are very important and should be one of the important factors in diagnosis, epidemiology should also be considered while arriving at a concrete diagnosis. The aim of the present study was to retrospectively analyze the prevalence of different clinical variants of Keratosis in patients visiting Saveetha Dental College. Retrospective data of 195 patients was obtained and segregated. Inclusion criteria included that they should have visited the University between June 2019 and April 2020. Once the data was obtained and verified, it was statistically analyzed using SPSS by IBM version 20. Most common clinical variant was Tobacco pouch Keratosis (64.6%) followed by Frictional Keratosis (28.7%). Mean age of the patients was 37.40 + or -10.98 years. Tobacco pouch keratosis occurring most commonly in lower arch (67.46%) whereas the Frictional keratosis most commonly in relation to both arches (42.85%). All common in 21-30 years age group. Statistically significant correlation between the site of lesion and variant (p = 0.000) and between gender and variant (p=0.00 ) Increased Habit Prevalence as the number of Tobacco pouch Keratosis cases are greater. Further multicentered studies and awareness programs to help the society and prevent these lesions.

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An important property that is necessary in a health drink is to have good antimicrobial property. This is a first of its kind health drink that focuses primarily on oral health. The aim of the present study was to estimate the antimicrobial activity of a newly formulated health drink. The various components were weighed out and grinded to fine homogeneous powder.The sample health drink powder was prepared by weighing out 10g of whole black pepper, 18g of almonds, 15g of raisins, 10g of dried and powdered mango peel and fruit along with about 1g of turmeric powder. The same was then assessed against Streptococcus mutans by incorporating it in different dilutions in nutrient agar and incubating the same. It was observed that there was reduction in the growth with increase in concentration. The final growth cultures were compared with the positive and negative controls to estimate the efficacy of the health drink. When colonies were counted it was observed that there was a significant reduction in colonies between 200ml of the extract and 1000ml of the extract. This was a very significant finding as the usage of the health drink would in turn potentially decrease the microbial load in the oral cavity. Within the limits of the present study the formulated health drink proves to have a very good antibacterial activity against common oral pathogens and the discussion also proves the efficacy of the same against systemic pathogens as well. Further studies would lead to the introduction of a superior health drink in the market which would help the entire human race.