"Every tooth in a man's head is more valuable than a diamond" - Miguel de Cervantes. Oral health is an integral part of general health and the mouth is the mirror of our whole body. The teeth and mouth are vulnerable to many diseases. Because the two most important dental diseases, caries, and periodontal disease, are directly caused by dental plaque, plaque control is one of the key elements of pediatric dentistry. It permits each individual to assume responsibility for his or her own health on daily basis. Efficient plaque control facilitates the return to a healthy state for patients with...