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Differences between herbal and nonherbal users in dental practice.

Karen K Tam1, Cynthia C Gadbury-Amyot, Charles M Cobb

  • 1Pima Community College. ktej65@earthlink.net

Journal of Dental Hygiene : JDH
|February 3, 2006
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Many patients use herbal remedies, but infrequently disclose this to dental professionals. This lack of disclosure poses risks for potential herb-drug interactions and impacts patient management.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Dental Public Health
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Herbal remedy use is prevalent, yet often undocumented in patient health records.
  • Understanding patient demographics and beliefs regarding herbal products is crucial for healthcare providers.
  • Potential interactions between herbal supplements and prescription medications require investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare demographics and health beliefs between herbal remedy users and non-users.
  • To identify potential herb-drug interactions among patients.
  • To assess the concordance between self-reported herbal use and dental chart documentation.

Main Methods:

  • A three-part survey instrument was administered to 149 individuals in dental settings.

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  • Data collected included demographics, prescription drug use, herbal product usage (51 items), and healthcare behaviors.
  • A chart audit compared patient records with survey responses; descriptive analyses and MANOVA were employed.

    • Main Results:

    • 54% of participants reported using herbal remedies, predominantly females.
    • Herb users were less likely to disclose usage to practitioners and believed more in herbal effectiveness.
    • Despite willingness to disclose, only 3 patients had documented herbal use in charts; 69% of herb users took prescription drugs, risking interactions.

    Conclusions:

    • Dental hygiene practitioners must be aware of patients' herbal product consumption.
    • Knowledge of potential risks, side effects, and herb-drug interactions is vital for effective patient management.
    • Improved documentation and communication regarding herbal use are necessary for optimal oral health outcomes.