ABSTRACT

The study entitled “Organic 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 PAGES

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ABSTRACT……………………………………………….…..........……..II

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TABLE OF CONTENTS……………………………………….......……IV

LIST OF FIGURE………………………………………….….........…….V

LIST OF TABLE…………………………………………….…….......….VI

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.

Related 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

Research 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.

Conceptual 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.

Procedure 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)

Procedure

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 4 3 2 1
1 IIII I
2 II III
3 III II
4 IIII I
Total 17.5% 7
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).

CONCLUSION

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.

RECOMMENDATION

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.

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 BIBLIOGRAPHY

http://www.massdental.org

http://www11.georgetown.edu

http://rheumatology.oxfordjournals.org

http://www.britannica.com