Effectiveness of Herbal and Non-Herbal Toothpastes in Reducing Dental Plaque Accumulation

Evaluation of Antiplaque Efficacy of a Propolis-Based Herbal Toothpaste: A Single-Blind Parallel Clinical Trail

Background and Aim: In recent years, the use of herbal oral care products has been taken into consideration for reducing dental plaque accumulation. Propolis has been widely used in medicine due to its multiple biological properties. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antiplaque efficacy of an herbal toothpaste containing propolis in comparison with a control group. Materials and Method...

Role of herbal medicine in dental health

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The comparative effects of 0.12% chlorhexidine and herbal oral rinse on dental plaque-induced gingivitis.

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of two oral rinses-one 0.12% chlorhexidine rinse (CHX) and one herbal rinse (HBR)-on gingival health status over time. METHODS Sixty-three participants were randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups: CHX, HBR, or placebo. For three months, participants rinsed twice daily (morning and evening) with (1/2) ounce of allocated...

medication: herbal or non-herbal?

Research Paper: Dental Caries and Plaque Accumulation in Patients Undergoing Removable Orthodontic Treatment: An Epidemiologic Study

Abstract Introduction: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of dental caries and plaque in patients undergoing removable orthodontic treatment.  Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 57 patients were selected and examined for dental caries (clinically and radiographically) and plaque (O’Leary Index) on permanent and primary teeth. Data were analyzed using chi-square an...