Chetan Vinay Deshmukh¹, Vibhuti Dilip Mistry²*, Saloni Dnyaneshwar Wankhede³, Ankita V Gadekar³ and Benita Varghese⁴

¹1Assistant Professor, Public Health Dentistry, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai and Ph.D. Scholar, Public Health Dentistry, ACPM Dental College, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
²Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontology, JMF’s ACPM Dental college, Dhule, Maharashtra, India
³Postgraduate Student, Public Health Dentistry, JMF’s ACPM Dental College, Dhule, Maharashtra, India
⁴Postgraduate Student, Periodontology and Oral Implantology, JMF’s ACPM Dental College, Dhule, Maharashtra, India

*Corresponding Author: Vibhuti Dilip Mistry, Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontology, JMF’s ACPM Dental college, Dhule, Maharashtra, India.

Received: September 26, 2025; Published: October 23, 2025

Abstract

Nutrition plays a critical role in the maintenance of oral health throughout the life span. Dietary components influence the development and progression of major oral diseases, including dental caries, periodontal diseases, and oral cancer. Macronutrient intake, micronutrient deficiencies, and dietary patterns interact with oral microbiota, salivary function, and immune responses to impact oral tissues. Conversely, oral health conditions can significantly affect nutritional intake, particularly in vulnerable populations such as children and older adults. This narrative review explores the bidirectional relationship between nutrition and oral health, summarizes current evidence on dietary influences on oral diseases, and discusses the implications for clinical practice and public health. Integrating nutritional guidance into oral health care offers a valuable preventive strategy to combat the global burden of oral diseases.

Keywords: Nutrition; Oral Health; Dental Caries; Periodontal Diseases; Public Health Dentistry

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Citation

Citation: Vibhuti Dilip Mistry., et al. “Nutrition and Oral Health - A Narrative Review of Interrelationships and Public Health Implications".Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 9.11 (2025): 37-44.

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