Njagi, E.N.M.Wanjau, R.N.Ngari, F.W.Gikonyo, N.K.2014-11-192014-11-192014-01Journal of Oral Health Community Dentistry,2014;8(1)36-42http://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/11697Aim: This study was carried out to document the medicinal plants used in management of oral health and diseases by traditional medical practitioners in Nairobi County, Kenya. Methods: An ethnomedicinal survey was conducted using a standard questionnaire and informal discussion to collect information from traditional medical practitioners, traders and vendors of medicinal plants used in oral care practice. Results: This study identified 35 species from 24 families, commonly used by the traditional medical practitioners in Nairobi to manage oral health and diseases in Nairobi County. Conclusion; There are various plants that are used by traditional medical practitioners to manage oral diseases either singly or in combination.enMedicinal plantsTraditional knowledgeOral hygieneOral diseasesNairobi CountyArticle