ArticleCanadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD2021
Effectiveness of propolis in maintaining oral health: a scoping review.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 12 citations in OpenAlex.
- Development of oral dysbiosis following use of antimicrobial mouthwashes: a systematic review.Odontology · 2026Pooled it
- Therapeutic Potential of Propolis in Preclinical Models of Cancer and Infectious Diseases: A Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Effects of Antiseptic Formulations on Oral Microbiota and Related Systemic Diseases: A Scoping Review.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Propolis mouthwashes efficacy in managing gingivitis and periodontitis: a systematic review of the latest findings.BDJ open · 2025Article
- Cariostatic Agents: From Silver Diamine Fluoride to Emerging Bioactive Compounds.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry · 2025Review
- Propolis as a functional food and promising agent for oral health and microbiota balance: A review study.Food science & nutrition · 2024Review
- Efficacy and Safety of Propolis for Treating Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Dentistry journal · 2024Review
- Correlation between total phenolic and flavonoid contents and biological activities of 12 ethanolic extracts of Iranian propolis.Food science & nutrition · 2023Article
- Comparative evaluation of mouthwashes containing propolis and chlorhexidine for controlling inflammation resulting from plaque accumulation in patients with chronic gingivitis.Journal of advanced periodontology & implant dentistry · 2023Article
- The Oral Wound Healing Potential of Thai Propolis Based on Its Antioxidant Activity and Stimulation of Oral Fibroblast Migration and Proliferation.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2022Article
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Abstract
Background: Research has revealed that periodontal diseases are caused by inflammation that results from a dysbiosis of the oral microbiome where oral bacteria multiply into larger communities referred to as dental biofilm. To help control this overgrowth of bacteria, a variety of toothpastes, dentifrices, and mouthwashes have been developed. Although not as common in North American toothpastes, propolis as an active ingredient in dentifrices has begun to emerge, as laboratory studies have suggested it has anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antidiabetic properties. The purpose of this scoping review was to explore the literature on the effectiveness of propolis in maintaining oral health. Methods: This review used the following criteria: Results: A total of 19 original papers met the criteria and showed varying levels of success achieved with the use of propolis. It was responsible for a significant lowering of specific plaque and gingival indices, inhibited the growth of bacteria, reduced oral flora diversity, and consistently improved periodontal condition, oral hygiene, and oral health. Conclusion: Propolis may play a role in initiating, sustaining, and maintaining oral health as its desirable properties have the potential to improve various oral hygiene related indices.
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