Abstract Introduction Mint (Mentha spp.) and thyme (Thymus spp.) are two of the foremost
aromatic herbs used in food and beverage products for their flavor, aromatic and medicinal …

The oral microbiome, forming a biofilm that covers the oral structures, contains a high
number of microorganisms. Biofilm formation starts from the salivary pellicle that allows …

The broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity of Elsholtzia ciliate essential oil (ECO) has been
previously reported, but its effectiveness against halitosis-causing bacteria such as …

Oral diseases pose a major threat to public health across the globe. Diseases such as
dental caries, periodontitis, gingivitis, halitosis, and oral cancer affect people of all age …

Essential oils have considerable potential as a preventive and therapeutic agent against
various oral diseases and, in particular dental diseases. Wider potential of essential oils as …

Background Lactobacillus spp. have been researched worldwide and are used in probiotics,
but due to difficulties with laboratory cultivation of and experimentation on oral …

Antimicrobial mouthwashes are considered to reduce dental plaque biofilm and thus the
potential to prevent plaque-induced oral diseases, particularly periodontal diseases. The …

Although the term" halitosis" was first coined in 1874, people have become increasingly
aware of this problem more recently during the COVID-19 pandemic due to extensive …

Objective Morning breath is a temporary and unpleasant malodour sourced from the mouth,
which occurs upon awakening. This double‐blind, crossover, randomized clinical trial aimed …

Objectives Chewing gums containing antiseptics or other antimicrobial substances may be
effective in reducing plaque and gingivitis. Therefore, the aim of this randomized placebo …