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. 2024 May 14;5(5):CD015832.
doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD015832.

Herbal medicines to prevent dental caries

Philip Pradeep  1 , Anchu Rachel Thomas  1 , Kanwardeep Kaur  2 , Renu Sarah Samson  3 , Arun Mayya  4 , Shripathi Adiga  5 , Sumanth Kumbargere Nagraj  6   7   8
Affiliations

Herbal medicines to prevent dental caries

Philip Pradeep et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. .

Abstract

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effects of herbs/herbal extracts to prevent or minimise tooth decay in children and adults.

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Conflict of interest statement

PP: none

TAR: none

KK: none

SSR: none

MA: none

AS: none

SKN: is a Cochrane editor, and was not involved in the editorial process.

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