Handbook of Probiotics in Pediatric Dentistry

By Yukta Pragnyani Gaddamu, Naseemoon Shaik, Sridhar M

It is an evidence-based resource that highlights the role of probiotics in promoting oral health and preventing oral diseases in children. The book explains the significance of the pediatric oral microbiome, oral eubiosis, and the mechanisms by which probiotics help maintain microbial balance and support oral health.It covers the principles, characteristics, safety, and mechanisms of action of probiotic strains, along with their clinical applications in the prevention and management of dental caries, periodontal diseases, halitosis, oral candidiasis, recurrent aphthous ulcers, orthodontic care, and other pediatric oral conditions. The handbook also discusses probiotic delivery systems, commercially available products, dosage recommendations, safety considerations, and current clinical evidence.Designed for students, clinicians, academicians, and researchers, this handbook integrates scientific knowledge with practical clinical applications, providing a concise and reliable reference for incorporating probiotics into preventive and minimally invasive pediatric dental care while highlighting future directions in microbiome-based therapies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6630212207
• ISBN13: 9786630212204
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Scholars' Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"