ABSTRACT

Dental diseases like caries is one of the globally affecting diseases of the oral cavity that is still prevalent in today’s era despite knowledge of most advanced sciences and technologies in dental practice. There has been constant effort to focus on correction of this disease entity, but today our horizon has broadened the approach and goal remains to prevent the disease process rather than to correct it. Medicinal plants have been documented for prevention and cure of many systemic diseases since ancient times. As per our traditional medicinal system, a range of plants are used by the traditional medical practitioners and herbalists for improving dental and oral health. With advancements in science, it is now scientifically documented that these plants have potential curative action for oral diseases such as dental caries. The usage of these herbs and their extracts in clinical practice can miraculously benefit the overall dental health of the patient. This review summarizes the therapeutic impacts of different kinds of medicinal plants frequently utilized in traditional and folklore medicines for maintaining oral health by preventing or managing tooth decay. The study would aid the researchers in exploring natural compounds of these plants for their potential use in treatment of dental problems. Keywords: Dental healthcare, traditional plants, folklore medicine, oral health
Publication date: 01/05/2026

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2026/15.5.9394