INTEGRATIVE DENTISTRY –WHAT, WHEN AND HOW

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Published: Jun 11, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56501/intjheadneckpathol.v5i1.29
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Dentistry, AYUSH, Integration, Complimentary medicine, Alternative medicine

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Ananthalakshmi R
Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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The Indian medical system and ministry of AYUSH recognizes Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) as CAM (Complementary and alternative medicine) and also promote organizations/institutions that practice AYUSH health services and research. Various oral pathologies have been explained in Ayurveda with treatment. Yoga is a mind-body medicine, considered to be originated from India. Similarly other forms of CAM like siddha, Unani, homeopathy, naturopathy, acupressure/acupuncture, Reiki, pranic healing etc., have preventive and curative effect for oral diseases and can be used as an adjunct in general dentistry. This is a short summary of complementary and alternative medicines which can be integrated with dentistry.

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Ananthalakshmi R. (2022). INTEGRATIVE DENTISTRY –WHAT, WHEN AND HOW. International Journal of Head and Neck Pathology, 5(1), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjheadneckpathol.v5i1.29
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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2022): International Journal of Head and Neck Pathology
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