With our current review of complementary and alternative medicines, all can have an impact on the dental hygienist profession, whether for the treatment of the patient or the health of the hygienist. . Herbal preparations have long been used in the field of dentistry. With the popularity of acupuncture, acupressure, and messaging, these practices are also occasionally used in clinical settings. Chiropractic medicine, messaging and acupuncture can also be used to treat problems related to a long-standing practice of dental hygiene. Regarding patient care, herbal medicine was implemented earlier than other complementary and alternative medicines. Mainly in the practice of pain and germ control. In a text describing the many uses of herbs for common disorders, several treatments for toothache are presented. The most common being the use of clove oil. Clove oil diluted in a carrier oil is often rubbed onto the toothache area to ease the pain, especially in dry socket (Balch, 2002, p. 411). Dry socket occurs after tooth extraction. The blood clot that prevents exposure of the bone is lost, causing great sensitivity in the patient. Using clove oil in this case can be as effective or more effective than traditional pain relievers. Clove oil has also made its way into many of today's dental products in the form of Eugenol. Eugenol is included in several restorative materials and periodontal dressings. It is added for its sedative properties and, therefore, for its use in reducing sensitivity, especially when the preparation of a restoration is close to the dental pulp. The herb Kava is suggested for nighttime use to relieve radiating pain in the Prescriptio text...... middle of article ......medicine treats the problem of spinal inflammation, while message therapy helps relax tense muscles. throughout the day. The only therapy that I don't see having much impact on the practice of dental hygiene is the spiritual aspect, particularly the practice of distance healing. Given the wide range of patients seen in practices, the use of this type of adjunctive treatment may violate cultural beliefs. However, it is necessary to have compassion for the patient in treatment to help them achieve optimal health. A patient who perceives this compassion is more likely to listen to suggestions and instructions to practice proper home care and contribute to the prevention of oral disease.ReferencesAcupuncture in Medicine. (2014, January). Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, 12(1), p. 14. Balch, P. A. (2002). Prescription for herbal healing. New York, New York: Avery.