General Oral Health falls under the Oral Health category.

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General Oral Health

•Last Updated: November 20, 2025

Oral health refers to the health of the mouth, including the teeth, gums, and surrounding craniofacial structures needed to chew, smile, and speak.

Last Updated:November 20, 2025

2,000 participants in 1 trial and 2 meta-analyses

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BDental Health Metrics

Examine Database: General Oral Health

2 outcomes

2 outcomes

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Garlic mouthwash for oral health

In this meta-analysis of 6 randomized controlled trials in 266 participants, garlic-based mouthwash showed antimicrobial activity against cavity-causing bacteria, mostly with similar or greater effectiveness than fluoride or chlorhexidine.

Oral health and malnutrition in older adults

Do probiotics improve periodontal health?

Oil pulling doesn’t reduce dental plaque more than rinsing with water

Toothpaste with betaine, olive oil, and xylitol may reduce oral inflammation

Examine Database References

Dental Health Metrics - Kim YR, Nam SHA randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating of a mouthwash containing Sambucus williamsii var. coreana extract for prevention of gingivitits.Sci Rep.(2022-07-18)
Dental Health Metrics - Zou H, Liu Z, Wang Z, Fang JEffects of Aloe Vera in the Treatment of Oral Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.Oral Health Prev Dent.(2022-Dec-12)
Oral Lichen Planus Symptoms - Shi W, Wang Q, Jiang S, Wu Y, Li C, Xie Y, Chen Q, Luo XEvaluating the efficacy of curcumin in the management of oral potentially malignant disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.PeerJ.(2024)