Awareness Of Anticariogenic Activity Of Cerium Dioxide Nanoparticles Green Synthesized By Neem And Ginger Extract Among Undergraduate Dental Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: During the last decade green synthesized cerium oxide nanoparticles (CeO2 NPs) attracted remarkable interest in various fields of science and technology. This study explores the vast array of biological resources such as plants, microbes, and other biological products being used in synthesis of CeO2 NPs. It also discusses their biosynthetic mechanism, current understandings, and trends in the green synthesis of CeO2 NPs. Novel therapies based on green synthesized CeO2 NPs are illustrated, in particular their antimicrobial potential along with attempts of their mechanistic elucidation. Overall, the main objective of this review is to provide a rational insight of the major accomplishments of CeO2 NPs as novel therapeutics agents for a wide range of microbial pathogens and combating other diseases.
AIM:
To determine and assess the Awareness of anticariogenic activity of cerium dioxide nanoparticles green synthesized by neem and ginger extract amongst dental students
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
Nat. Volatiles & Essent. Oils, 2021; 8(4): 7153-7165
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The present study was conducted among 100 undergraduate dental students. A questionnaire was prepared consisting of 10 questions, and it was distributed to each of them, and they were evaluated individually. The results of the study were calculated statistically and analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively.
RESULTS:
Among the study population, 1st year students are 27%, 2nd year students are 17%, 3rd year students are 29%, and 4th year students are 27%. Overall results of the study indicated that there is 40 % awareness regarding cerium dioxide nanoparticles among the undergraduate students.
CONCLUSION:
From the above study, it is found that the awareness level is average and needs to be increased regarding nanoparticles in general. The different extracts used to prepare various nanoparticles useful for treating many diseases as sources prove that there are medicinal effects of nanoparticles when combined with plant source extracts like neem, ginger etc. Also cariogenic activity known can help find a medicine which not only treats but also prevents oral cancer in the initial stages. Hence awareness must be improved among undergraduate students by conducting seminars and increasing their knowledge regarding cerium dioxide nanoparticles as a whole.