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Review
. 2014 Jun;6(6):250-9.
doi: 10.4103/1947-2714.134369.

Propolis in dentistry and oral cancer management

Vagish Kumar L S  1
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Review

Propolis in dentistry and oral cancer management

Vagish Kumar L S. N Am J Med Sci. 2014 Jun.

Abstract

Propolis, known as bee glue, is a wax-cum-resin substance, which is created out of a mix of buds from some trees with the substance secreted from the bee's glands. Its diverse chemical content is responsible for many valuable properties. Multiple applications of propolis have been studied and described in detail for centuries. However, currently available information on propolis is scarce. A literature search in the PubMed database was performed for English language articles, using the search terms propolis, oral health, dentistry, and oral cancer; no restrictions were used for publication dates. The aim of the article was to review propolis and its applications in dentistry including oral cancer.

Keywords: Dentistry; Oral cancer; Oral health; Propolis.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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