Book Reviews & Endorsements
Published June 30, 2014, sales of Dental Herbalism have soared beyond 10,000 copies
"Dental Herbalism: Natural Therapies for the Mouth by Leslie M. Alexander, Ph.D., RH(AHG) and Linda A. Straub-Bruce, BS Ed, RDH takes Holistic Herbalism to a new level applying it to the realm of oral hygiene. This informative book is beyond complete, linking oral health to many aspects including lifestyle, chronic disease, inflammation, microbes, stress, educating the reader on the anatomy and physiology and giving excellent user-friendly “what to do” herbal information. This book will make an invaluable contribution to integrative herbal medicine and a resource for all types of health practitioners."
"As a board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, I deal with the clinical consequences of dental caries (decay) and periodontal disease on a daily basis through the removal and replacement of non-restorable teeth, as well as through the treatment of pathological conditions. These conditions have a dramatic impact on a patient's quality, and sometimes, quantity of life.”
”Leslie and Linda have provided an excellent overview of these oral conditions and relevant discussion of anatomy through this well-thought out text. They also further provide non-pharmaceutical methods to prevent oral disease that complement traditional, well-accepted approaches for maintaining oral health. I commend both authors on their effort and would encourage the layperson and clinicians alike to read this text, keeping an open mind regarding the possible benefits of herbal therapies. I will keep this book on my reference shelf for many years to come."
- Michael T. Kolodychak, MPH, DMD, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
"Brilliant, practical, and eminently empowering, this is a ‘veritable owners manual for your mouth’. I’ve had personal issues with my teeth all my life and have been waiting for this book to be written. Filled with in depth information, practical suggestions, and insightful solutions, Dental Herbalism is book like no other and is sure to revolutionize the way we approach dental health.”
"I fully endorse Dental Herbalism by Leslie M. Alexander, Ph.D, and Linda A. Straub-Bruce, BSEd, RDH.”
"The comprehensive, accessible, detailed information in Dental Herbalism is required reading for anyone with teeth. Whether you want to do it yourself or simply be more knowledgeable about how to support what your dentist is doing, you'll find it here. A great book."
- Susun Weed, author, Wise Woman Herbal Series
“I am so excited to be able to offer my patients alternative dental therapies rather than just “brush and floss.” This is an extremely informative, reader friendly resource of natural remedies for the dental professional and their patients... thank you for creating this one of a kind gift!”
- Lisa E. Stillman RDH, BS, North East Xylitol Educator, Founder of Dental Voice for Mental Health
"Dental Herbalism is one of those books you never realised you needed until you had it in front of you. An essential guide to natural oral health, it's full of useful advice - herbal and otherwise. I had never truly understood how important a healthy mouth and teeth are for health and well-being."
- Andrew Chevallier FNIMH, MCPP Herbal Practitioner, past-President of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (UK), and author of Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine
"This is one book that will provide a much needed resource for those in all areas of oral healthcare who wish to incorporate herbal therapies into their comprehensive patient care strategies! Dental Herbalism: Natural Therapies for the Mouth is written in a thoughtful, comprehensive style that is easy-to-understand and the information allows for effortless integration into today’s practice of dentistry. Marrying the art of herbal remedies with modern day clinical practice will undoubtedly prove to be the wave of the future in rendering care that meets the whole body health needs of dental and dental hygiene patients alike. Kudos to the authors for a job well done!"
- Betsy Reynolds, RDH, MS, Oral Biology Educator
"Dental Herbalism carves a unique place in the terrain of medical herbalism. It is thorough, drawing upon the expertise of senior practitioners alongside contemporary research. This is an essential area of study for herbalists. It is accessible and clinically useful to practice."
- Will Morris, PhD, DAOM, Lac, President of the AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, Co-Author of "Li Shi Zhen Pulse Studies"
"Dental Herbalism is an easy to read guide on oral health and herbal medicinals and is a must read for both patients and dental professionals."
- Michelle Hurlbutt, RDH, MSDH, Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA
"In Dental Herbalism, Leslie Alexander and Linda Straub-Bruce present us with valuable insight into a topic that has previously been allotted only a page or two (if that) in most herbals. Seeing the ecosystem of the mouth not simply as an isolated environment suitable for local treatment, but quite literally as the portal to the rest of the body offers a truly holistic perspective of dental wellness that's sure to enrich both herbalists and dental professionals alike."
"Dental Herbalism empowers personal responsibility for our own dental health by offering us a holistic perspective from which to understand the mouth in relation to our overall health. It is rich with daily lifestyle and hygiene tips and reliable herbal references that give us a comprehensive understanding of how we can meld these practices into our daily lifestyles. For health professionals it offers a clinical depth that will serve as a resource for clinical herbalists and dental professionals alike truly offering a rare and useful bridge of integration between herbalism and standard practice for synergistic outcome of overall health."
- Mimi Prunella Hernandez, MS, RH(AHG) Executive Director, American Herbalists Guild
"Modern herbalists have been patiently waiting the better part of the century for a comprehensive resource guide on how to support oral health naturally. Leslie Alexander and Linda Straub-Bruce have answered the call, providing a rich and dynamic handbook to support everyday dental care for the layperson, as well as offer intricate answers to complex questions for practitioners. The book is both holistic in its scope and comprehensive in its approach, weaving dense science with practical application in a format that is accessible for every reader."
- Emily Ruff, Herbalist, Founder & CEO of the Florida School of Holistic Living
"This is a book that can help you understand and take charge of your mouth. You got mouth and a set of teeth - now you got to have and read this book. In your journey through this book, as you read about mouth, the structure and function of the various parts of the mouth, the diseases of mouth and how other diseases affect oral health, and finally you reach the section on herbal approach to oral care, the in-depth knowledge and the practical approach to oral care that is contained between the covers of this book will change the way you look at and deal with your mouth and teeth."
