From Garden to Gumline: Medicinal Plants Revitalize Modern Dentistry

Authors

  • Md Ashif Iqbal Associate Professor, Dept. of Periodontology & Oral Pathology, Update Dental College and Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9490-7927
  • S M Shahinul Islam Professor of Plant Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Lab, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh
  • Myesha Tasnim Subah 4th Phase, BDS, Update Dental College & Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/updcj.v14i2.76848

Keywords:

Medicinal plants, Periodontal diseases, Phyto dentistry

Abstract

The editorial "From Garden to Gumline: Medicinal Plants Revitalize Modern Dentistry" discusses the growing use of medicinal plants in dental treatments, notably those for periodontal disease. Traditional medicines such as aloe vera, neem, turmeric, green tea, and propolis have been scientifically proven for their antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and healing capabilities, providing natural alternatives to traditional chemical-based therapies. These plants not only assist to manage gum disease, but they also contribute to overall oral health benefits by minimizing the need for medications and combatting antibiotic resistance. While there are barriers to standardization and additional clinical validation, the editorial emphasizes medicinal plants' potential to become a cornerstone in dental treatment, providing patients with safer, more holistic, and sustainable solutions.

Update Dent. Coll. j: 2024; 14(2):1-2

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Published

2024-10-20

How to Cite

Iqbal, M. A., Islam, S. M. S., & Subah, M. T. (2024). From Garden to Gumline: Medicinal Plants Revitalize Modern Dentistry. Update Dental College Journal, 14(2), 1–2. https://doi.org/10.3329/updcj.v14i2.76848

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2024)

Section

Editorial

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