Introduction: Ayurveda has been in practice since the vedic period. It is the approach towards holistic treatment of patients with fewer side-effects due to its long-lasting benefits. Ayurvedic herbal extracts maintain and coordinate the functions of the body and are also helpful in treating various oral diseases such as gingivitis, dental caries, periodontitis and inflammation of the gums. Hence a study was conducted to assess the awareness among outpatients about the advantages of Ayurvedic products and their uses in dental healthcare. Materials and Methods: The sample size used for the study is hundred. A self structured questionnaire had been prepared and uploaded in Google forms. The standard questionnaire in the Google forms was used for interviewer administered questions to outpatients in person. At the end of the survey all the data was collected and analysed using chi-square analysis. The chi-square analysis was done using the statistical software IBM SPSS. Results: The results of this study revealed that 66.1% of the study population was using ayurvedic products whereas 28.4% of them were still unaware about the advantages and effects of using ayurvedic products, 31.2% of the individuals did not use ayurvedic products for treating toothache. Majority of the graduate and post graduate respondents were aware about the advantages of ayurvedic products in oral health when compared with respondents who had primary, secondary and higher secondary education. ( p value - 0.01) 44.95% of the study population was aware that curcumin products are helpful in treating periodontal diseases. Majority of the outpatients were unaware that aloe vera can be used for reducing teeth sensitivity. Conclusion: From the present study it was inferred that nearly half of the outpatients were aware about the benefits of Ayurvedic products and they used it in their day to day life. Education of the participant is positively associated with awareness.

Ayurvedic products, dental care, herbal extracts, innovative analysis, oral diseases, natural treatment, traditional practitioners.