topicProbiotic Dental Health Randomized Trial
claimStudy selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment (RoB 2.0) were performed independently by two reviewers.
evidence level1
citationKumar G (2026)
sourceImpact of probiotic supplementation on salivary function, oral microbiota, and gut health: a systematic review.
topicProbiotic Dental Health Randomized Trial
claimProbiotic supplementation was associated with improvements in salivary parameters, including buffering capacity and plaque pH, and reductions in cariogenic bacteria such as Streptococcus mutans .
evidence level1
citationKumar G (2026)
sourceImpact of probiotic supplementation on salivary function, oral microbiota, and gut health: a systematic review.
topicProbiotic Dental Health Randomized Trial
claimOverall, evidence suggested beneficial effects, though heterogeneity and methodological limitations reduced certainty.
evidence level1
citationKumar G (2026)
sourceImpact of probiotic supplementation on salivary function, oral microbiota, and gut health: a systematic review.
topicProbiotic Dental Health Randomized Trial
claimIntroduction Probiotics, which are classified as helpful living microorganisms, have demonstrated the ability to improve salivary function, inhibit pathogens like Streptococcus mutans, and modify the oral and gut microbiota.
evidence level1
citationKumar G (2026)
sourceImpact of probiotic supplementation on salivary function, oral microbiota, and gut health: a systematic review.
topicProbiotic Dental Health Randomized Trial
claimThey can be found in yogurt and other fermented foods and/or dairy products, such as pickles, ice cream, dietary supplements, and beauty products.
evidence level1
citationAcuña Ponce de León Emily Gabriela (2026)
sourceEffects of bifidobacterium lactis bb12 probiotic consumption on streptococcus mutans levels: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials
topicProbiotic Dental Health Randomized Trial
claim, - - There is currently scientific evidence about probiotics and their multiple benefits to oral and systemic health.
evidence level1
citationAcuña Ponce de León Emily Gabriela (2026)
sourceEffects of bifidobacterium lactis bb12 probiotic consumption on streptococcus mutans levels: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials
topicProbiotic Dental Health Randomized Trial
claimFigure 1 With the algorithm, a total of 61 articles were identified, of which 26 were excluded: 2 for being duplicates, 10 for not meeting the PICOS question, and 10 because the full article version could not be found; these versions were requested, where only 2 of these articles could be obtained.
evidence level1
citationAcuña Ponce de León Emily Gabriela (2026)
sourceEffects of bifidobacterium lactis bb12 probiotic consumption on streptococcus mutans levels: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials
topicProbiotic Dental Health Randomized Trial
claimThe World Health Organization (WHO) states that 2.3 billion people worldwide suffer from dental caries.
evidence level1
citationAcuña Ponce de León Emily Gabriela (2026)
sourceEffects of bifidobacterium lactis bb12 probiotic consumption on streptococcus mutans levels: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials