Oral health benefits of Heyndrickxia coagulans: a systematic review and meta-analysis of current evidence

<i>H. coagulans</i> appears to exert beneficial effects on oral health by reducing cariogenic bacterial load and improving periodontal parameters, supporting its potential use as an adjunct in caries prevention and gingival health maintenance. <i>H. coagulans</i> may favorably modulate the oral microbiota and contribute to overall oral health. However, further high-quality, large-scale clinical trials are needed to confirm these findings and define their therapeutic role in preventive oral care.