2023 Volume 57 Issue 1 Pages 125-129
Oral care from a young age is important for the prevention of dental caries and periodontal disease, as well as systemic diseases. Propolis, which has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, has value as a new oral care product because of its low toxicity, low allergenicity, and antimicrobial activity. However, the chemical composition of propolis extracts are extremely complex and influenced by region in the area where honey been live. In order to use propolis in oral care products, it is necessary to find out what ingredients it contains and how active they are. In this study, we evaluated the antimicrobial activity of a new Bahia propolis against oral pathogens. The results showed that the product has antimicrobial activity against the periodontopathogenic bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) and early colonizer Actinomyces oris. In particular, the effect on P. gingivalis was comparable to that of antimicrobials and disinfectants. Our results showed that the new Bahia propolis is a promising antimicrobial agent that may prevent oral infections. (J Osaka Dent Univ 2023; 57: 125-129)
