ReviewJournal of traditional and complementary medicine2017
Oil pulling for maintaining oral hygiene - A review.
Review in Journal of traditional and complementary medicine, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05849571 (Investigation of the Effect of Oral Care With Coconut Oil on the Degree of Oral Mucositis in Pediatric Oncology Patients), which is not on this map. Cited by 27 papers.
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Investigation of the Effect of Oral Care With Coconut Oil on the Degree of Oral Mucositis in Pediatric Oncology Patients
Who cites it
27 citing papers in PubMed.
- Clinical efficacy and patient-reported outcomes of coconut oil as adjunctive periodontitis treatment: triple-blinded pilot randomized trial.BMC oral health · 2026Trial
- The effectiveness of microneedling technique using coconut and sesame oils on the severity of gingival inflammation and plaque accumulation: A randomized clinical trial.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2022Trial
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- The Stain Reduction and Whitening Efficacy of an Enzyme-Enhanced Mouthwash: A Comparative Study.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry · 2026Article
- Knowledge and awareness about the effects and health benefits of oil pulling among dentists and dental students: a cross-sectional study.BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2025Article
- A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Oil Pulling on YouTube Shorts.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- Oral Microbiome: A Review of Its Impact on Oral and Systemic Health.Microorganisms · 2024Review
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- Effect of coconut and sesame oils on gingivitis.Bioinformation · 2024Article
- Mouthwashes: Alternatives and Future Directions.International dental journal · 2023Review
- Oil Pulling and Polyphenols: Treatment of Gingivitis Patients with 'Itri Extra-Virgin Olive Oil'.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Disinfection of 3D-printed surgical guides using virgin coconut oil (in vitro study).BMC oral health · 2023Article
- Effectiveness of Oil Pulling for Improving Oral Health: A Meta-Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Exploring the Potential of Natural Product-Based Nanomedicine for Maintaining Oral Health.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Analysis of Plant Origin Antibiotics against Oral Bacterial Infections Using In Vitro and In Silico Techniques and Characterization of Active Constituents.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- SARS CoV-2: Progression and treatment protocols - An overview.Materials today. Proceedings · 2021Article
- Sesame Oil (International journal of dentistry · 2021Article
- The Role of Coconut Oil in Treating Patients Affected by Plaque-Induced Gingivitis: A Pilot Study.European journal of dentistry · 2020Article
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Abstract
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. Due to occurrence of side effects to modern medicines and oral hygiene products, people are increasingly attracted towards complementary and traditional practices. Oil pulling in addition to offering several oral health benefits has also beneficial effects on overall health. The present article attempts to review and discuss this ancient practice.
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