Vitamin D, best known for its role in skeletal health, has emerged as a key regulator of innate
immune responses to microbial threat. In immune cells such as macrophages, expression of …

Human oral cavity (mouth) hosts a complex microbiome consisting of bacteria, archaea,
protozoa, fungi and viruses. These bacteria are responsible for two common diseases of the …

Vitamin D (VD) levels have been gaining growing attention in Oral Health. During growth
and adulthood, VD deficiency (VDD) is associated with a wide variety of oral health …

Aim To provide a narrative review of the role of macro‐and micronutrients in relation to
dental caries, gingival bleeding and destructive periodontal disease. Materials & Methods …

Background A large number of observational studies have reported harmful effects of low 25-
hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) levels on non-skeletal outcomes. We performed a systematic …

Background Optimal vitamin D intake and its status are important not only for bone and
calcium-phosphate metabolism, but also for overall health and well-being. Vitamin D …

Vitamin D deficiency, characterized by low circulating levels of calcifediol (25-
hydroxyvitamin D, 25D) has been linked to increased risk of infections of bacterial and viral …

Objective To evaluate the breadth, validity, and presence of biases of the associations of
vitamin D with diverse outcomes. Design Umbrella review of the evidence across systematic …

Periodontal diseases and dental caries are the most common diseases of humans and the
main cause of tooth loss. Both diseases can lead to nutritional compromise and negative …

Although observational studies of health outcomes generally suggest beneficial effects with,
or following, higher serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25 (OH) D] concentrations, randomized …