Journal of Education and Ethics in Dentistry

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: 2015  |  Volume : 5  |  Issue : 2  |  Page : 55--56

Use of herbs in preventive dental care


Akkaloori Anitha1, Gadde Praveen2 
1 Department of Public Health Dentistry, Malla Reddy Dental College for Women, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
2 Department of Public Health Dentistry, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India

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Akkaloori Anitha
Department of Public Health Dentistry, Malla Reddy Dental College for Women, Hyderabad, Telangana
India

Most of the Indians live in rural India where modern allopathic medicines are unavailable. Use of herbal medicine has been increased recently. Many of herbal products have medicinal properties that reduce inflammation, irritation, and infection related to oral cavity with minimal adverse effects on health when compared to allopathic medicines. Herbs may be good alternatives to current treatments for oral health problems, but it is clear that we need more research.


How to cite this article:
Anitha A, Praveen G. Use of herbs in preventive dental care.J Educ Ethics Dent 2015;5:55-56


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Anitha A, Praveen G. Use of herbs in preventive dental care. J Educ Ethics Dent [serial online] 2015 [cited 2024 Mar 29 ];5:55-56
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