Background and Aim. Oral hygiene is a quintessential part of our health. Effective oral hygiene training should be commenced from early childhood, and if completed, yields positive results in children. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of oral hygiene training on dental plaque index in 9‐year‐old children of Qazvin city, Iran. Methods. 119 students of third‐grade elementary (65 girls and 54 boys) from government and private schools of Qazvin city participated. The dental plaque index of every participant was primarily recorded by Silness and Loe method. Students were trained by a dental student by face‐to‐face method, and after 2 weeks, dental plaque indices were recorded again for every individual. After index recording and coding, data analysis was done using SPSS version 21. Results. Results showed that the dental plaque index was statistically significantly different before and after training (p < 0.001). Conclusion. Based on the results of this study, students’ motivation in addition to proper training, can have a significant impact on oral and dental health. Furthermore, this study shows that face‐to‐face training along with involving the individual in training and learning was seen as quite helpful.

Background. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted global health and presented challenges to maintaining oral health in children. Efficient management and prevention of oral diseases are therefore crucial in this population. Aim. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess parents self-reported oral and dental hygiene habits for their children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods. A total of 256 parents of primary school children in Qazvin completed an online questionnaire containing demographic, general, and cardinal questions. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 22 software, and accurate analytical tests were run to reach the results. Results. The study found that 69.1 of parents and 87.1 of children brushed their teeth regularly during the pandemic. Additionally, 80.5 of parents monitored their children while brushing. While some parents expressed concerns about COVID-19 infection, parents from lower socioeconomic status reported a higher willingness to attend dental centers than those from more prosperous areas. Conclusion. These findings suggest that parents supervision and attitude toward oral health care significantly affect childrens oral hygiene habits during the pandemic, possibly due to increased time spent together during lockdowns.

Sharp object injuries (SOI) pose significant risks to dental healthcare workers. This study evaluated the impact of an educational intervention on dental students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practice habits regarding SOI management. A quasi-experimental before-after study was conducted among 87 dental students (59.8% female, 40.2% male; mean age: 23.45 years) in clinical years (DDS 2022–2025) at Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Participants completed a validated 34-item questionnaire (10 knowledge, 7 attitude, 17 practice questions) before and after watching a 3-minute 36-second animated video on SOI management and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Data were analyzed using SPSS 26 with chi-square, ANOVA, and Bonferroni correction (p < 0.0031). This study revealed significant differences in immediate post-injury performance knowledge (P = 0.001), PEP awareness (P = 0.025), and needle-capping (P = 0.001). However, there was no statistically significant difference in the extent of injury with sharp objects based on sex or age. There was a significant relationship between students’ year of university entry and the extent of injury with a sharp object (P = 0.025). Most students (67.8%) did not know how to function correctly after a sharp object injury, and the highest number of sharp object injuries occurred in the 7th semester. Over 60% of injuries went unreported, primarily due to perceived insignificance (44.1%). Structured educational interventions, particularly visual aids, enhance SOI management knowledge. However, long-term behavioral changes and reporting compliance require further investigation. Integrating SOI training into dental curricula and fostering a culture of incident reporting are critical to mitigating risks.

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common oral mucosal lesion. Herbal medicine has been explored to treat this condition. This study compared the effectiveness of two oral pastes containing Triamcinolone and Sumac, for the healing, size, and symptomatology of RAS. This triple-blind randomized clinical trial included 60 patients with minor aphthous ulcers. Participants were informed about the study and provided consent. Exclusion criteria consisted of specific medical conditions and medication use. The patients were divided into three groups and received either Sumac adhesive gel, Triadent oral paste, or a placebo. Ulcer size was measured before and after treatment. The medication was prepared using carboxymethylcellulose-based gel and Sumac powder extract. The study was triple-blinded, and the groups were labelled as A, B, and C. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 22, employing repeated measurement, student t test, Kolmogorov-Smirnoff, and one-way ANOVA for quantitative data. Statistical significance was set at P ≤ .05. A clinical trial involving 59 participants compared the Sumac, Triadent, and placebo groups. The Sumac group exhibited the shortest healing time, significantly reduced lesion size, and lower Visual Analog Scale scores. Triadent took the longest time to heal ulcers. ANOVA test indicated no significant difference in age and gender distribution. This clinical trial evaluated two oral pastes for treating aphthous ulcers and found that the Sumac group achieved faster healing and reduced lesion size compared to the Triadent and control groups. Sumac shows promise as a treatment option, but further studies are necessary to confirm its efficacy and safety. These favourable results support the use of herbal treatments and suggest their potential for broader utilization in managing diseases such as RAS.