ArticleHeliyon2020
The effect of oil pulling with coconut oil to improve dental hygiene and oral health: A systematic review.
Article in Heliyon, 2020. 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 23 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
23 citing papers in PubMed, 41 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Palatal donor site management using tissue adhesives with adjunctive coconut oil in a randomized clinical trial.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial efficacy of coconut oil for periodontal pathogens: a triple-blind randomized clinical trial.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Trial
- The plaque reducing efficacy of oil pulling with sesame oil: a randomized-controlled clinical study.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Trial
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- Clinical Evaluation of Edible Oils Used in Traditional Oil Pulling Therapy for Plaque Control and Tooth Discoloration: A Randomized Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- The Effect of Oil Pulling on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life: A Pilot Study.Acta stomatologica Croatica · 2026Article
- A Randomized Trial in Older Adults of a Flavor-Enhanced Coconut Oil-Based Mouthwash: Clinical Safety, Antimicrobial Efficacy, and User Satisfaction.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Efficacy of Sesame-Based Oil Pulling in Plaque Reduction: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Effect of Oil Pulling Using Extra Virgin Olive Oil on Plaque and Gingivitis Scores and Caries Activity Evaluated by Ora Test in Pediatric Dental Patients: AnInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2025Article
- The Effect of Coconut and Frankincense Oils on the Biofilm Growth ofF1000Research · 2025Article
- The Effect of Medium-Chain Triglycerides Oil onAntibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Oral Microbiome: A Review of Its Impact on Oral and Systemic Health.Microorganisms · 2024Review
- Effect of coconut and sesame oils on gingivitis.Bioinformation · 2024Article
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- Green Downscaling of Solvent Extractive Determination Employing Coconut Oil as Natural Solvent with Smartphone Colorimetric Detection: Demonstrating the Concept via Cu(II) Assay Using 1,5-Diphenylcarbazide.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- The antibiofilm activity of selected substances used in oral health prophylaxis.BMC oral health · 2022Article
- Effectiveness of Oil Pulling for Improving Oral Health: A Meta-Analysis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- Clinical Trial for Evaluating the Effectiveness and Safety of a New Dental Plaque Removal Device: Microscale Mist Unit.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Supportive Home Remedies for Orofacial Pain during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: Their Value and Limitations.International journal of dentistry · 2022Review
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4 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
objectivesCoconut oil is a cheap and accessible oil for many people around the world. There are numerous advocates for the practice of oil pulling to prevent common oral diseases. 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 hygiene. DATA: We included randomized controlled trials comparing the effect of oil pulling with coconut oil on improving oral health and dental hygiene.No meta-analysis was performed due to the clinical heterogeneity and differences in the reporting of data among the included studies. SOURCES: Six electronic databases were screened: PubMed, Medline, EMBASE, AMED, CENTRAL and CINAHL. STUDY SELECTION: Electronic searches yielded 42 eligible studies, of which four RCTs including 182 participants were included. The studies lasted between 7 and 14 days. Significant differences were demonstrated for a reduction in salivary bacterial colony count (
conclusionThe limited evidence suggests that oil pulling with coconut oil may have a beneficial effect on improving oral health and dental hygiene. Future clinical trials are of merit considering the universal availability of the intervention. Prospective research should have a robust design with rigorous execution to provide a higher quality of evidence. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Oil pulling with coconut oil could be used as a adjunct to normal preventative regimes to improve oral health and dental hygiene although further studies are needed to determine the level of effectiveness.
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