title: Probiotics and oral health.
abstract: Probiotics utilize the naturally occurring bacteria to confer health benefits. Traditionally, probiotics have been associated with gut health, and are being mainly utilized for prevention or treatment of gastrointestinal infections and disease; however, recently, several studies have suggested the use of probiotics for oral health purposes. The aim of this review is to understand the potential mechanism of action of probiotic bacteria in the oral cavity and summarize their observed effects with respect to oral health.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, C.S.M. Medical University (Erstwhile K. G. Medical College), Lucknow, India.
authors.forename: Pavitra
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rastogi
authors.forename: Himani
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Saini
authors.forename: Jaya
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dixit
authors.forename: Rameshwari
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Singhal