- Use of chewing sticks for cleaning teeth is practiced in many countries including India,Pakistan,Tanzania,Ethiopia and in Middle East Countries.
- Danielsons B ,1989 Miswak to be as effective as the tooth brush in removing oral deposits.
- Danielsons B, et -al showed that there was a reduction of plaque on the front teeth more than the posterior teeth and recommended Miswak as a tool for oral hygiene.