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Abstract : Danta Dhavana is important procedure in daily routine. According to Ayurved it has more importance in prevention point of view. Ayurved Samhita i.e. Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita Ashtang Sangraha/ Hridaya which are popularly known as Brihattrayi explains Danta Dhavana as a part of Dinacharya. In Charak Samhita and Ashtang Hridaya Danta Dhavana mentioned in Sutra Sthana which mainly focus on preventive aspect while Sushruta Samhita mentioned it in Chikitsa Sthana focuses its curative aspect. After observing modern pharmacological researches on various drug of Danta Dhavana proves its significance in today’s era. So this article is an attempt to make a brief review on Danta Dhavana Dravya’s