Fatimah Ahmad Alzahrani
University Dental Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaPublications
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Review
Herbal approaches in periodontal therapy: A systematic review of dental assistants' involvement in patient care
Author(s): Rahma Omar Alsalami, Amal Mohammed Alsheikhi and Fatimah Ahmad Alzahrani
Background: Periodontal disease is a prevalent condition that affects oral and systemic health, requiring effective treatment approaches. While conventional therapies are widely used, interest in herbal remedies has grown due to their natural, cost-effective, and therapeutic properties. Dental assistants play a pivotal role in periodontal care, particularly in patient education and the implementation of complementary therapies. Objective: This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of herbal approaches in periodontal therapy and to examine the role of dental assistants in integrating these treatments into patient care. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted across databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library. Studies published between 2010 and 2024 that focused on herbal therapies for periodontal disease and the role of d.. Read More»
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.16751551