Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that primarily aids calcium absorption, promoting growth and mineralization of bones. Recent research on Vitamin D has unravelled the many facets of vitamin D including its role in periodontal health and disease. With larger section of people around the world getting easily afflicted with Vitamin D deficiency as well as chronic periodontitis this review will scrutinize the involvement and nutraceutical importance of vitamin D in periodontal health and disease.