Dental Health Metrics

    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Dental health refers to the overall health of an individual's teeth and gums including tooth decay, cavities, and gingivitis. Easily bleeding gums, dental plaque, and acidic plaque are all indicative of poorer dental health.

    143,067 participants in 13 trials

    Examine Database: Dental Health Metrics

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    Examine Database References

    1. Magnolia Bark Extract - Campus G, Cagetti MG, Cocco F, Sale S, Sacco G, Strohmenger L, Lingström PEffect of a sugar-free chewing gum containing magnolia bark extract on different variables related to caries and gingivitis: a randomized controlled intervention trialCaries Res.(2011)
    2. Zinc - Uçkardeş Y, Tekçiçek M, Ozmert EN, Yurdakök KThe effect of systemic zinc supplementation on oral health in low socioeconomic level childrenTurk J Pediatr.(2009 Sep-Oct)
    3. Calendula Officinalis - Khairnar MS, Pawar B, Marawar PP, Mani AEvaluation of Calendula officinalis as an anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis agent.J Indian Soc Periodontol.(2013-Nov)
    4. Elderberry - 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)
    5. Fluoride - Walsh T, Worthington HV, Glenny AM, Marinho VC, Jeroncic AFluoride toothpastes of different concentrations for preventing dental caries.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2019-Mar-04)
    6. Fluoride - Valkenburg C, Van der Weijden F, Slot DEIs plaque regrowth inhibited by dentifrice?: A systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis.Int J Dent Hyg.(2018 Sep 27)
    7. Fluoride - Chou R, Pappas M, Dana T, Selph S, Hart E, Fu RF, Schwarz EScreening and Interventions to Prevent Dental Caries in Children Younger Than 5 Years: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.JAMA.(2021-Dec-07)
    8. Fluoride - Benson PE, Parkin N, Dyer F, Millett DT, Germain PFluorides for preventing early tooth decay (demineralised lesions) during fixed brace treatment.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2019-Nov-17)
    9. Fluoride - He S, Choong EKM, Duangthip D, Chu CH, Lo ECMClinical interventions with various agents to prevent early childhood caries: A systematic review with network meta-analysis.Int J Paediatr Dent.(2023 Jan 30)
    10. Aloe Vera - 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)
    11. Aloe Vera - Ashwini Narendra Jadhav, Surekha Ramrao Rathod, Abhay Pandurang Kolte, Pranjali Vijaykumar BawankarEffect of Aloe vera as a local drug delivery agent in the management of periodontal diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysisJ Indian Soc Periodontol.(Sep-Oct 2021)
    12. Sage - Aljuboori IW, Mahmood MS, Al-Rihaymee SAClinical Effectiveness of Salvia officinalis in Periodontitis: A Split-Mouth Randomized Controlled Trial.Cureus.(2024 Apr)
    13. Probiotics - Benavides-Reyes C, Cabello I, Magán-Fernández A, Rodríguez-Barranco M, Usta SN, Mesa FClinical effects of probiotics on the treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC Oral Health.(2025 Apr 4)