ReviewEuropean journal of dentistry
Role of Salvadora persica chewing stick (miswak): A natural toothbrush for holistic oral health.
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40 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Prevalence and risk factors for early childhood caries in North Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC oral health · 2025Pooled it
- Plaque Removal and Gingival Bleeding Using Biodegradable Toothbrushes: Salvadora persica, Bamboo, and Nylon: A Comparative Study.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2024Trial
- Effectiveness of Salvadora persica toothbrush and Salvadora persica chewing stick in plaque and gingivitis control: a randomized control trial.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2023Trial
- Effectiveness of Herbal, Homeopathic and Conventional Dentifrices on Dental Caries - A Double-Blind Randomised Controlled Trial.Oral health & preventive dentistry · 2023Trial
- Bioactive Profiling and Evaluation of Anti-Proliferative Potential ofLife (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Effect of used Mango and Karanj chewing stick (Datun) onBioinformation · 2026Article
- Domains of Miswak practice among Malaysian Dental Educators: insights from a focus group discussion.Brazilian oral research · 2026Article
- Knowledge, Awareness, and Practice Towards the Use ofHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Natural Silica and Plant-Derived Fillers for Dental Composite Resins: A Narrative Review.Cureus · 2025Review
- Exploring antimicrobial properties and oral health benefits of salix subserrata willd: unveiling the potential beyond its use as traditional chewing stick.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2025Article
- Prevalence of Noncarious Cervical Lesions and Gingival Recession in Subpopulations of Guinea-Bissau.International journal of dentistry · 2025Article
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- Comparative Effectiveness of Miswak and Toothbrushing on Dental Plaque and Gingivitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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- Synergistic effect of Salvadora persica and chitosan nanoparticles against oropharyngeal microorganisms.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Integration of local knowledge in the secondary school chemistry curriculum - A few examples of ethno-chemistry from Zambia.Heliyon · 2024Article
- Antibacterial Effect of Miswak herbal toothpaste Compared to Fluoride Toothpaste in High Caries Risk Patients: Randomized Clinical Trial.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2023Article
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- Antidepressant and Anxiolytic Potentials of the Chewing Stick,Journal of tropical medicine · 2023Article
- Factors affecting provision of oral health care for people with special health care needs: A systematic review.The Saudi dental journal · 2022Review
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5 authors.
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Abstract
From an ancient tool to a modern way of improving oral health, miswak (chewing stick) has proven to be an effective tool for oral health. The miswak removes the bacterial plaque by mechanical and chemical actions. It provides a cheap and easily accessible way of improving oral health of the individuals and populations. The use of miswak was promoted centuries ago by Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him). In the modern era, the beneficial role of using miswak such as antiseptic, antimicrobial, anticariogenic and analgesic effects have been proven scientifically. This article reviews the various oral health benefits of miswak in the light of religious, scientific and social evidences.
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