eng Oriental Scientific Publishing Company Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal 0974-6242 2016-08-21 9 2 851 852 10.13005/bpj/1016 8077 article Ramesh 1 E. Rajesh 1 G. Nandhini Devi 1 Sudha Jimson 1 Department of Oral Pathology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Pallikaranai, Chennai – 600100. Foods are considered for their nutritive value. They show positive effects in protecting and preventing chronic diseases. Green tea and its health benefits play a role in oral cavity. High‐molecular‐weight polyphenols are isolated from green tea possess antioxidant, antibacterial cariostatic, antitumor activities. In vitro studies shows green tea inhibits the growth and cellular adherence of cariogenic pathogens. Green tea intake helps in prevention and treatment of specific oral pathologies. https://biomedpharmajournal.org/vol9no2/green-tea-in-oral-health-a-review/ chronic diseases  antibacterial cariostatic  polyphenols