Comparative clinical and cytological studies following the use of 2 toothpastes
The effect of two toothpastes on plaque and gingiva is tested. This study allows the conclusion that higher portions of detergents in toothpastes are likely to breakup the intercellular structure of epithelium and thus provoke increased epithelial cell disquamation.
This article describes an EFL course website and blog for a Global Issues communicative English course for first year dentistry students at a university in Tokyo.The rationale for and benefits ofestablishing an online component are explained.An analysis of the students� comments on the blogas well as the result of a student surveyis also explored.Finally future extensions to the online component are discussed.