ABSTRACT The study entitled ³Organic Mouthwash´ was conducted during the academic year 2009-2010, the purpose of the study is to gather data from http://www.massdental.org
and utilize the estimation of the people with oral
health problems. The researchers included preliminary steps such as choosing the title and identifying the problem. After the researchers¶ title is approved, the researchers gathered specific examples and information for the enrichment of the study. During the conduct of this study, the researchers gathered specific examples and information as well as their analysis on the problem by discussing and consulting their basics physics teacher.
LIST OF TABLES Conceptual Framework (Fig.1) at Chapter I Statistical Framework (Fig.2) at Chapter III Summary of Finding (Fig.3) at Chapter IV
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CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Background of the study Statement of the problem Hypothesis Significance of the study
CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES Review of Related Literature Review of Related Studies
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Research Design Conceptual Framework Procedure of the Study Statistical Framework Definition of Terms
CHAPTER IV SUMMARY CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION Summary of Findings Conclusion Recommendation Bibliography Acknowledgement Appendices
CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND This chapter presents the background of the study, statement of the problem, and the hypothesis, Background of the Study Nowadays, we often think of how we can manage to care our oral health or maintaining a good oral health without spending so much money to lend for it. Today, many people are suffering from poor oral health specially those who are in the rural areas mostly those which are in the tribal groups. Because they don¶t have enough knowledge of how to care their oral health. They think that if they just brush their teeth they are safe or they are exempted from having plaque and gingivitis. But Brushing alone is not enough because it only cleans 25% of our mouth, in that case, the researchers conducted a study that will help the people, especially those in rural areas to help them to solve their concerns which is related to the said problem
Statement of the problem 1. What could be the effect of having bad oral health to the daily lives of the people? 2. What do the people of the rural places do to maintain a good oral health? 3. What could be the effect of the chemically based mouthwash to the people using it? 4. What is the difference between the organic mouthwashes to the chemically based mouthwash? 5. What is the importance of having good oral health?
Hypothesis The researchers tested the null hypothesis and found out that there is no such difference between the organic mouthwash and the chemically based mouthwash, using either of the two will solve the same problems regarding to maintaining a good oral health.
CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITEREATURE AND SYUDIES This chapter presents the studies and literatures which are related to the studies of the researchers. R elated
Literature and Studies
Oral health is a crucial part of overall health, especially as it relates to the health and development of children. Sadly, tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease, affecting more than 50 percent of children between the ages of 5 and 17. Unfortunately, due to a lack of education and/or what may be cultural differences, some parents tend to accept tooth decay and even the loss of their children¶s teeth as an inevitable part of life because they aren¶t educated on the importance of regular brushing, flossing, and dental visits. According to Massachusetts Dental Society: tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease, affecting more than 50 percent of children between the ages of 5 and 17. But even though there are many ways to prevent this problem, still there are some children who are not fund of taking good care of their oral health. That¶s why we conduct this study which is related to this problem to lessen the number of children with decayed tooth, Comparing people who visit the dentist regularly to those who visit the dentist when they have a problem with their teeth, Gilbert et al (2000) found that people believe different things about what causes toothache pain, bleeding
gums, and tooth loss. Answers varied from untreated dental cavities, untreated gum disease, heredity, poor diet, poor dental hygiene, dental injury, avoidance of regular dental care, to poor general health. According to Gilbert et al (2000), found that people believe different things about what causes toothache pain, bleeding gums, and tooth loss. One of the reasons is poor dental hygiene. Their research only informs us that taking good care of our oral health or having a good oral health may avoid toothache pain, bleeding gums, and tooth loss. But nowadays some cannot afford paying or even visiting their dentists regularly. That¶s why we come up on conducting our study. Davidson et al (1997) found differences among various cultural groups in numerous areas on oral health beliefs influencing the likelihood of visiting the dentist: 1) seriousness of oral disease; 2) fear of pain at dental visit; 3) benefit of prevention; 4) benefit of plaque control; and 5) efficacy of the dentist. Davidson et al (1997) study shows that many cultural groups are facing oral health problems. By applying the researchers study into their problem those cultural groups will know that using only organic materials will solve their oral problems. Dental caries (decay) is a sugar-dependent bacterial disease of the calcified tissues of the teeth. It is caused by acid demineralization of the tooth substance and requires the presence of a bacterial plaque (the firmly adherent film of bacteria in a mucopolysaccharide matrix formed on the surface of the teeth a few hours after tooth brushing) and dietary fermentable carbohydrate (sugar).
The study of A. G. Walton, R. R. Welbury et al informs us that bacteria may affect our oral health. Using oral health care products may avoid the spreading of the said bacteria. In the researchers study even though we used guava leaves an organic material with and anti-bacterial properties it still can get rid of bacteria that may affect our oral health Oropharyngeal colonization with pathogenic organisms contributes to the development of ventilator associated pneumonia in intensive care units. Although considered basic and potentially nonessential nursing care, oral hygiene has been proposed as a key intervention for reducing ventilator-associated pneumonia. The study of Angela M. Berry only informs us that not only toothache pain, bleeding gums, and tooth loss are the results of oral problems. Not taking good care of our oral health may also results to ventilator-associated pneumonia.
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY This chapter includes the research design, conceptual framework, procedure of the study, statistical framework, and definition of terms R esearch
design
Descriptive research, also known as statistical research, describes data and characteristics about the population or phenomenon being studied. Descriptive research answers the questions who, what , where, when and how .
Although the data description is factual, accurate and systematic, the research cannot describe what caused a situation. Thus, descriptive research cannot be used to create a causal relationship, where one variable affects another. In other words, descriptive research can be said to have a low requirement for internal validity.
The description is used for frequencies, averages and other statistical calculations. Often the best approach, prior to writing descriptive research, is to conduct a survey investigation. Qualitative research often has the aim of description and researchers may follow-up with examinations of why the
observations exist and what the implications of the findings are.
C onceptual
Framework
Input
Process
Output
Feedback
Fig.1
The researchers come up with the input and output process to show easily how the framework reveals of how the researchers come up
with the title of their study that is related in solving the problem.
P rocedure
of the Study
The researchers gather some data and information about oral health and found out that the number of people especially children with oral health problems are increasing, that¶s why we come up in conducting this study. Materials ½ tsp.
Salt
15 pcs. Guava leaves 350 ml. Water 30 pcs. Eucalyptus leaves 5 ml.
Beverages-Orange flavor (optional)
P rocedure
1. Boil water with guava leaves(anti-bacterial), eucalyptus leaves(for minty taste), and salt(acts as the preservative for the product) in 30 mins. 2. After boiling, simmer it. You may also add the beverages-orange flavoring for it to be liked by children. 3. The product is ready to use and it may last up to one week
Statistical Framework The Statistical Framework of the study shows how effective the product is by means of having a survey that is being shown by the researcher¶s tally sheet. 5
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Fig.2 The table above shows how the researchers tallied the ratings of the respondents. We used the formula P=F/R (P=percentage, F=frequency, R=the no. of respondents). The total percentage of respondents who rated it 5 is 17.5% and the percentage of the respondents who rated it 4 is 7. As a result, the no of respondents who rated is 5 is said to be good enough to support the researchers study. Definition of Terms
Eucalyptus- is a diverse genus of trees (rarely shrubs), the members of which dominate the tree flora of Australia. Guava- (from Arawak via Spanish
guayaba),
is a genus of about 100 species of
tropical shrubs and small trees in the myrtle family Myrtaceae. CHAPTER IV SUMMARY OF FINDINGS CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION This chapter presents the Summary of findings, Conclusion and Recommendation. Summary of findings NAME
OF TIMES OF HOW THE
RATING
RESPONDENTS
PRODUCT IS TESTED
Marisol
2x / day
5
Ma. Madelyn
2x / day
5
Lenard
1x / day
3
Jeremy
1x / day
3
Fig.3 The table show how the researchers gather some respondents to test if their investigated project is effective. Each respondent were required to use it 2 times a day.
Based on the table two out of four respondents rated the product 5 one rated it four respondents and two rated it three they only uses it ones a day even though we required them to use it twice a day. So as a result this product is effective if and only if it is used properly (2X a day).
CONC LUSI ON
The researchers conclude that there is a difference between the organic mouthwash and the chemically based mouthwash by property means the organic mouthwash is safe when it accidently swallowed. Therefore the hypothesis of the researcher is rejected. RECO MM EN DATI ON
Based from the summary of findings and the conclusion of this study the following recommendations are hereby presentation to the readers. 1. Using the organic mouth wash can solve our oral health problem. Same thing with the chemically based mouthwash because there no such different between the two. 2. By maintaining our oral health in simply using this organic mouthwash. 3. And it may control our oral health to maintain and have a clean and good oral health.
4. May the people use the organic mouth wash and it can easily be make at home because it can found anywhere or somewhere in backyard. .
BIBLIOGRAPHY http://www.massdental.org http://www11.georgetown.edu http://rheumatology.oxfordjournals.org http://www.britannica.com
