The role of probiotics in modulating cariogenic bacteria and oral health outcomes: A systematic review and risk of bias assessment.
- 2025-12
- Review · n = 34
- The Saudi dental journal 37(10-12)
- Rahayu Zulkapli
- Faezah Sabirin
- Anis Najihah Salleh
- Nurul Zurain Fatiha Zulaidi
- Iman Nabilah Abd Rahim
- Muhammad Nazirul Mubin Aziz
- PubMed: 41331162
- DOI: 10.1007/s44445-025-00103-1
- Moderate evidence
Twenty-seven research studies demonstrated a significant reduction in the main cariogenic pathogen, Streptococcus mutans (p < 0.05 - p < 0.001)
- Effect
- Beneficial
- Effect size
- Moderate
- Significant
- Yes