Abstract

With the increasing incidence of oral diseases attributed to poor oral hygiene,mechanical removal of dental plaque has been regarded as an effective means in the prevention of dental caries and periodontal diseases. The methods for oral hygiene vary from culture to culture and the dimensions regarding the global need for alternative prevention and effective treatment methods have expanded. Evidence-based studies and clinical trials have revealed the use of Salvadora persica (miswak) as an effective oral hygiene aid by which different cultures have attached functional value since ancient times. In this review article,the relevant papers to this subjects published in the period 2000-2015 were searched on PubMed Scopus and Google Scholar. These experiences may include such as Miswak,Salvadora persica,uses of Salvadora persica,oral hygieneetc. Our literature review revealed that the use of S. persica miswak as an oral hygiene aid is effective. Descriptive and experimental studies have provided considerable evidence that the S. persica plant and its extracts exert beneficial effects on the oral tissues and help to maintain good oral hygiene. © 2016,International Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. All rights reserved.