Open AccessMutans streptococci estimation in saliva before and after consumption of probiotic curd among school children
Author(s) -
Manish Bhalla,
Navin Anand Ingle,
Navpreet Kaur,
Pramod Yadav
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of international society of preventive and community dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.476
H-Index - 14
eISSN - 2250-1002
pISSN - 2231-0762
DOI - 10.4103/2231-0762.151970
Subject(s) - probiotic , saliva , food science , streptococcus mutans , pathogenic bacteria , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , bacteria , bacitracin , agar , medicine , antibiotics , biochemistry , genetics
According to the World Health Organization, probiotics are live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts and confer a health benefit to the host. Use of probiotics in children to improve oral health may lead to non-pathogenic bacteria replacing cariogenic bacteria. Dairy foods like cheese, curd, and milk are considered useful vehicles for probiotic bacteria.