topicGreen Tea Oral Health Meta-Analysis
claimTheir use in toothpastes and gels may therefore provide clinicians and patients with evidence-based, well-tolerated alternatives or adjuncts to conventional formulations for maintaining and improving gingival health.
evidence level1
citationMeyer F (2026)
sourceNatural Agents for the Improvement of Gingival Health: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.
topicGreen Tea Oral Health Meta-Analysis
claimPurpose This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of natural ingredients used in toothpastes and gels in improving gingival health.
evidence level1
citationMeyer F (2026)
sourceNatural Agents for the Improvement of Gingival Health: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.
topicGreen Tea Oral Health Meta-Analysis
claimMaterials and methods A comprehensive search strategy using different databases was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines to identify randomized clinical trials (RCTs) on the use of natural ingredients for improving gingival health.
evidence level1
citationMeyer F (2026)
sourceNatural Agents for the Improvement of Gingival Health: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.
topicGreen Tea Oral Health Meta-Analysis
claimA cross-sectional analysis examining 2725 Chinese men and 3662 women aged ≥65 years found that drinking green tea was associated with reduced tooth loss in men, while black tea was protective in women [].
evidence level3
citationConde Margaret (2026)
sourceCamellia sinensis in the Prevention and Treatment of Dry Mouth: A Review
topicGreen Tea Oral Health Meta-Analysis
claim9 10 11 Persistent dry mouth increases the risk of poor oral health, including dental caries, periodontal disease, halitosis, candidiasis, and burning mouth syndrome.
evidence level3
citationConde Margaret (2026)
sourceCamellia sinensis in the Prevention and Treatment of Dry Mouth: A Review
topicGreen Tea Oral Health Meta-Analysis
claimReduced salivary flow contributes to poor oral health by decreasing mechanical cleansing, salivary acidity, and acid buffering [].
evidence level3
citationConde Margaret (2026)
sourceCamellia sinensis in the Prevention and Treatment of Dry Mouth: A Review
topicGreen Tea Oral Health Meta-Analysis
claimCamellia sinensis 1 2 3 The importance of nutrition in the management of oral health and in prevention is increasingly recognized in clinical dentistry.
evidence level3
citationConde Margaret (2026)
sourceCamellia sinensis in the Prevention and Treatment of Dry Mouth: A Review