Journal of Oral Health & Research
  • Year: 2012
  • Volume: 3
  • Issue: 1

Ayurvedic Dentistry

  • Author:
  • Ramachandran Sudarshan1, Rajeshwari G. Annigeri2, G Sree Vijayabala3, Prem Kumar KS4
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Page Number: 7 to 11

1Senior lecturer, Deptt of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Best Dental Science College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

2Professor & Head, Deptt of Oral Medicine & Radiology, College of Dental Sciences, Davanagere, Karnataka, India

3Senior Lecturer, Deptt of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Thai Moogambikai Dental College & Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

4Associate Professor, Deptt of Orthodontics, Best Dental Science College, Madurai, Tamilnadu, India

Online published on 23 November, 2012.

Abstract

Traditional medicines were practiced in India from time immemorial. Ayurveda has been in practice for centuries together. The art of ayurvedic medicine has not been completely unraveled in the field of dentistry. This article throws light on the role of Ayurveda in dentistry.

Keywords

Ayurveda, Dentistry, Medicine, Antiinflammatory, Antioxidant