RT - Journal TY - JOUR A1 - Singh, Aishwarya A1 - Bhambhal, Ajay A1 - Saxena, Vrinda A1 - Saxena, Sudhanshu A1 - Tiwari, Vidhatri T1 - Chitosan in dentistry YR - 2011/12/1 JF - Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry JO - J Indian Assoc Public Health Dent SP - 808 OP - 814 VO - 9 IS - 18 UL - https://journals.lww.com/aphd/pages/default.aspx/article.asp?issn=2319-5932;year=2011;volume=9;issue=18;spage=808;epage=814;aulast=Singh;t=5 N2 - Chitosan is derived from chitin which is present in skeleton of crabs, shrimps and cell wall of fungi. Chitosan possesses properties which makes it beneficial to dentistry Chitosan mainly exerts antifungal, antibacterial, antiprotozoal, anticancer, antiplaque, antitartar, hemostatic, wound healing,and inhibits the growth of cariogenic bacteria. It is used mainly in the form of rinses; chewing gums and toothpastes. The applicability of chitosan in the field of preventive dentistry should be further explored. The present article highlights properties and effects of chitosan on oral diseases which might be advantageous in the field of public health dentistry. ER -