Background: Periodontal disease is the second most frequent dental and oral health problem In Indonesia. Porphyromonas gingivalis, prevalent in subgingival plaques, is the primary bacteria that cause periodontal disease. Periodontal disease can be prevented mechanically, chemically, or spontaneously by inhibiting plaque growth. Natural ingredients such as corn hair, which include antibacterial …
Background: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) was reported as a pathogen that cause oral and dental problems. Increased incidences of resistance and side effects of synthetic antibacterial drugs have led to the need on alternative natural antibacterial products. Catfish as a commodity of freshwater fish from Sumatera Selatan was reported contain omega-3 and omega-6 which have potential effect a…