stdClass Object ( [id] => 10816 [paper_index] => 202306-01-013578 [title] => EMPOWERED ORAL CARE: NAVIGATING SELF-MEDICATION IN DENTISTRY [description] => [author] => Dr. Rangoli Srivastava, Dr.Pradeep Tangade, Dr.Surbhi Priyadarshi, Dr.Priya Agarahari, Dr.Tannu Kumari [googlescholar] => https://scholar.google.co.in/scholar?cluster=8024392847654523407&hl=en&as_sdt=0,5 [doi] => https://doi.org/10.36713/epra13578 [year] => 2023 [month] => June [volume] => 9 [issue] => 6 [file] => 1010pm_30.EPRA JOURNALS 13578.pdf [abstract] => Self-medication in dentistry is an emerging practice wherein individuals diagnose, select, and administer oral health remedies without professional guidance. This review article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of self-medication in dentistry, focusing on its types, benefits, risks, influencing factors, and the role of dental professionals. The article explores the different types of self-medication commonly observed in dentistry, including over-the-counter products, alternative therapies, natural home remedies, and the use of nutraceuticals. It also highlights emerging trends such as online information and e-commerce, mobile health applications, and the influence of social media on self-medication practices in dentistry. The benefits of self-medication in dental care, such as accessibility, convenience, immediate symptom relief, and cost-effectiveness, are discussed. However, the potential risks and limitations, such as delayed diagnosis and treatment, misdiagnosis, masking underlying issues, adverse reactions, and overreliance on self-medication, are also addressed. The article explores the influencing factors behind self-medication in dentistry, including cultural beliefs, healthcare accessibility, and patient knowledge. It emphasizes the role of dental professionals in guiding and educating patients about self-medication practices, and highlights strategies for promoting safe and effective self-medication. [keywords] => Dental practice, analgesics, OTC medicines, toothache [doj] => 2023-06-16 [hit] => 1286 [status] => y [award_status] => P [orderr] => 30 [journal_id] => 1 [googlesearch_link] => https://www.google.com/search?q=EMPOWERED+ORAL+CARE%3A+NAVIGATING+SELF-MEDICATION+IN+DENTISTRY+Dr.+Rangoli+Srivastava%2C+Dr.Pradeep+Tangade%2C+Dr.Surbhi+Priyadarshi%2C+Dr.Priya+Agarahari%2C+Dr.Tannu+Kumari&rlz=1C1CHBD_enIN959IN959&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 [edit_on] => [is_status] => 1 [journalname] => EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR) [short_code] => IJMR [eissn] => 2455-3662 (Online) [pissn] => - -- [home_page_wrapper] => images/products_image/11.IJMR.png ) Error fetching PDF file.