THE EFFECT OF SMOKING ON CARIES-RELATED MICROORGANISMS

The effect of smoking on caries-related microorganisms

Introduction Epidemiological studies have shown a close relationship between smoking and dental caries.Bacteria are one of the essential factors of caries formation.The imbalance of cariogenic bacteria and commensal bacteria in dental plaque results in higher production of acid that can corrode dental hard tissue.The aim of our review is to summari

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Field efficacy of insecticides for suppressing white mango scale insect (Aulacaspis tubercularis Newstead) (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) in southwest Ethiopia

White mango scale (WMS) Aulacaspis tubercularis Newstead (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) is a polyphagous armored scale insect which is considered one of the key pests of mango (Mangifera aluminum lotion indica L.) around the world.Mango is widely grown in Ethiopia whereas its production is challenged by WMS in the last decade.Effective formulations that

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