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Effectiveness of Oil Pulling for Improving Oral Health: A Meta-Analysis.
Peng TR, Cheng HY, Wu TW, Ng BK. Peng TR, et al. Healthcare (Basel). 2022 Oct 11;10(10):1991. doi: 10.3390/healthcare10101991. Healthcare (Basel). 2022. PMID: 36292438 Free PMC article. Review.
Objective: The effect of oil pulling on oral health has not yet been fully demonstrated. Therefore, we performed a meta-analysis to investigate the effect of oil pulling on oral health. ...We included randomized controlled t …
Objective: The effect of oil pulling on oral health has not yet been fully demonstrated. Therefore, we performed …
Oral Microbiome: A Review of Its Impact on Oral and Systemic Health.
Rajasekaran JJ, Krishnamurthy HK, Bosco J, Jayaraman V, Krishna K, Wang T, Bei K. Rajasekaran JJ, et al. Microorganisms. 2024 Aug 29;12(9):1797. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms12091797. Microorganisms. 2024. PMID: 39338471 Free PMC article. Review.
RECENT FINDINGS: The oral microbiome is a complex ecosystem consisting of bacteria, fungi, archaea, and viruses that contribute to oral health. ...We comprehensively review the efficacy of interventions like dental probiotics, xylitol, oral rinses, flu …
RECENT FINDINGS: The oral microbiome is a complex ecosystem consisting of bacteria, fungi, archaea, and viruses that contribute to …
The effect of oil pulling in comparison with chlorhexidine and other mouthwash interventions in promoting oral health: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Jong FJX, Ooi J, Teoh SL. Jong FJX, et al. Int J Dent Hyg. 2024 Feb;22(1):78-94. doi: 10.1111/idh.12725. Epub 2023 Aug 28. Int J Dent Hyg. 2024. PMID: 37635453
More than half of the trials (n = 17) involved participants with no reported oral health issues. The duration of intervention ranged from 7 to 45 days, with half of the trials using sesame oil. ...CONCLUSIONS: There was a probable benefit of oil pul …
More than half of the trials (n = 17) involved participants with no reported oral health issues. The duration of intervention …
The effect of oil pulling with coconut oil to improve dental hygiene and oral health: A systematic review.
Woolley J, Gibbons T, Patel K, Sacco R. Woolley J, et al. Heliyon. 2020 Aug 27;6(8):e04789. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04789. eCollection 2020 Aug. Heliyon. 2020. PMID: 32923724 Free PMC article.
Therefore determining the effectiveness of oil pulling with coconut oil could potentially have monumental benefits. This review aimed to assess the effect of oil pulling with coconut oil in improving oral health and dental h …
Therefore determining the effectiveness of oil pulling with coconut oil could potentially have monumental benefits. Thi …
Oil pulling and importance of traditional medicine in oral health maintenance.
Naseem M, Khiyani MF, Nauman H, Zafar MS, Shah AH, Khalil HS. Naseem M, et al. Int J Health Sci (Qassim). 2017 Sep-Oct;11(4):65-70. Int J Health Sci (Qassim). 2017. PMID: 29085271 Free PMC article. Review.
It highlights the necessity of maintaining an optimal oral hygiene to significantly modify the risk factors for serious systemic diseases. The use of oil pulling can be frequently found in ancient medical text and is supported by recent studies for its effica …
It highlights the necessity of maintaining an optimal oral hygiene to significantly modify the risk factors for serious systemic dise …
Oil pulling for maintaining oral hygiene - A review.
Shanbhag VK. Shanbhag VK. J Tradit Complement Med. 2016 Jun 6;7(1):106-109. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2016.05.004. eCollection 2017 Jan. J Tradit Complement Med. 2016. PMID: 28053895 Free PMC article. Review.
Oil pulling is a traditional folk remedy practiced in ancient India. It is believed to cure more than thirty systemic diseases when practiced regularly and as directed. ...Oil pulling in addition to offering several oral health benefits h …
Oil pulling is a traditional folk remedy practiced in ancient India. It is believed to cure more than thirty systemic diseases …
Halitosis Reduction and Oral Hygiene Improvement: A Study of Chlorhexidine, Oil Pulling, and Saline in Orthodontic Patients with Braces.
Narayanan A, Gnanasambandam V, Anbarasu P, Dinesh S, Gupta M, Eisenhuth G, Eisenhuth S, Eisenhuth C, Bhandi S. Narayanan A, et al. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2025 Oct 1;26(10):983-987. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3948. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2025. PMID: 41526321 Clinical Trial.
The CHX group showed a significant reduction in anaerobic bacterial count at 10 days, but at 20 days, oil pulling was more effective in reducing anaerobic bacterial count. CONCLUSION: Oil pulling and regular saline can be used as viable substitutes for …
The CHX group showed a significant reduction in anaerobic bacterial count at 10 days, but at 20 days, oil pulling was more eff …
Microbiological Effects of Virgin Coconut Oil Pulling in Comparison with Palm Oil Pulling as an Adjunctive Oral Hygiene Care for Patients with Gingival Inflammation: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
Siripaiboonpong N, Matangkasombut O, Pengcharoen H, Boonchaiyapluk B, Rujiraprasert P, Srithanyarat SS. Siripaiboonpong N, et al. J Indian Soc Periodontol. 2022 Jan-Feb;26(1):58-63. doi: 10.4103/jisp.jisp_768_20. Epub 2021 Sep 27. J Indian Soc Periodontol. 2022. PMID: 35136318 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVES: Virgin coconut oil (VCO) pulling has antimicrobial activity and has been promoted as beneficial to oral health; however, limited information exists on its clinical effectiveness. ...Oil pulling was performed for 28 days adjunc …
OBJECTIVES: Virgin coconut oil (VCO) pulling has antimicrobial activity and has been promoted as beneficial to oral …
Comparative efficacy of oil pulling and chlorhexidine on oral malodor: a randomized controlled trial.
Sood P, Devi M A, Narang R, V S, Makkar DK. Sood P, et al. J Clin Diagn Res. 2014 Nov;8(11):ZC18-21. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2014/9393.5112. Epub 2014 Nov 20. J Clin Diagn Res. 2014. PMID: 25584309 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Oral malodor affects a large section of population. Traditional Indian folk remedy, oil pulling not only reduces it but can also bring down the cost of treatment. ...CONCLUSION: Oil pulling with sesame oil is equally efficacio …
BACKGROUND: Oral malodor affects a large section of population. Traditional Indian folk remedy, oil pulling not only re …
Tooth brushing, oil pulling and tissue regeneration: A review of holistic approaches to oral health.
Singh A, Purohit B. Singh A, et al. J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2011 Apr;2(2):64-8. doi: 10.4103/0975-9476.82525. J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2011. PMID: 21760690 Free PMC article.
Research has shown that all kinds of chewing sticks described in ancient Ayurveda texts have medicinal and anti-cariogenic properties. Its oil pulling (Kaval, Gandush) practice is claimed to cure about 30 systemic diseases. Amla (Emblic myrobalan), is a general rebu …
Research has shown that all kinds of chewing sticks described in ancient Ayurveda texts have medicinal and anti-cariogenic properties. Its …
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