Oral health is critical for total body health and well-being; however, little improvement in oral
health status has occurred in the US over the past 20 years. Tooth decay and gum disease …

Caries is a widespread disease in both children and adults. Caries is caused by the
conversion of fermentable carbohydrates by plaque bacteria into acids on the tooth surface …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the influence of dietary and hygiene habits
on the prevalence and intensity of dental caries. A group of 148 adults participated in the …

Purpose A systematic review of published data was carried out to assess the caries-
preventive effects of xylitol chewing gums and candies in children. Methods Electronic and …

Hydroxyapatite, Ca5 (PO4) 3 (OH), is a biomimetic active ingredient, which is used in
commercial oral care products such as toothpastes and mouthwashes worldwide. Clinical …

Chewing gum has been endorsed as a caries preventive agent by the FDI World Dental
Federation, the American Dental Association, and the European Food Safety Authority. This …

Objectives The effectiveness of an Isomalt-containing mouthrinse to prevent caries
development was investigated. Methods Human enamel blocks were randomly assigned to …

Background Streptococcus mutans has been implicated as a primary causative agent of
dental caries and one of its important virulence properties is an ability to form biofilm on …

Conclusions Despite numerous studies, there is space for further research in finding
substances that might improve toothpastes with or without extracting fluoride from them …

Background Amidst numerous recent advancements in toothpaste formulations and active
ingredients, some clinicians may believe all toothpastes are similar despite differences in …