Examine Database: Dental Health Metrics
| Intervention | Grade | Effect | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | A | ||
| Probiotics | B | ||
| Aloe Vera | B | ||
| Zinc | |||
| Magnolia Bark Extract | |||
| Sage | |||
| Calendula Officinalis | |||
| Elderberry |
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A honey mouth rinse doesn’t help with dental plaque
In this 3-day randomized controlled trial in 30 participants (ages 21–22), using a mouth rinse that contained stingless bee honey did not reduce dental plaque.
Probiotic lozenges can improve clinical outcomes in adults with stage 3 or 4 periodontitis
Can bromelain help with pain after orthodontic separator placement?
Does licorice mouthwash improve dental health?
Aged garlic extract may improve gum health
Examine Database References
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Sage - Aljuboori IW, Mahmood MS, Al-Rihaymee SAClinical Effectiveness of Salvia officinalis in Periodontitis: A Split-Mouth Randomized Controlled Trial.Cureus.(2024 Apr)
- 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)