Oral/gum health

Probiotics show oral health benefits: BioGaia study

10-Nov-2010 By Stephen Daniells

Probiotic-containing lozenges may reduce levels of three different pathogens in patients with chronic periodontitis, suggests a new study that also supports benefits for inflamed gums.

Frutarom launches oral probiotic

14-Oct-2010 By Stephen Daniells

Developed from a specific strain of S. salivarius, Frutarom USA has launched a new probiotic ingredient with reported protection against cavities and dental plaque.

Satiety and oral health demands drive Asia-Pacific confectionery market

24-Jun-2010 By Mike Stones

Chocolate that suppresses appetite and delivers oral health benefits has been highlighted in a new survey of confectionery product launches in the Asia-Pacific region conducted by Datamonitor’s Product Launch Analytics.

Probiotic gums and candies show oral health potential

19-Apr-2010 By Stephen Daniells in Miami

Probiotic bacteria that work in the presence of saliva and various sugars could soon be reducing rates of tooth decay in gums and candies, says a leading researcher.

Green tea may boost oral health, reduce tooth loss

17-Mar-2010 By Stephen Daniells

Drinking one cup of green tea may improve dental health and reduce the risk of loosing teeth by about 20 per cent, according to a new study from Japan.

Omega-3 may combat mouth bacteria, boost oral health

05-Feb-2010 By Stephen Daniells

The dental health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids may include anti-bacterial effects, extending the benefits beyond inflammation, says a new study from the University of Kentucky.

First probiotic natural chewable for kids’ oral hygiene

27-Jan-2010 By Mike Stones

Florida-based biopharmaceutical company Oragenics has launched what it claims is the first probiotic-based natural oral care chewable designed to fight harmful oral bacteria and help to maintain tooth health for children aged 3-10.

Green tea extracts may protect against oral cancer: Study

06-Nov-2009 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from green tea may prevent the formation of mouth cancers in people with risk signs of the disease, according to a new study from Texas.

Grape seed extract may boost oral health: Study

26-Nov-2008 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from grape seeds may exert an antimicrobial effect and reduce levels of bad-breath and periodontitis-causing bacteria, according to a new study.

In search of probiotics' oral potential

14-Nov-2008 By Shane Starling

UK-based Leatherhead Food International (LFI) is seeking commercial interest for a research project that will explore the potential of probiotics to deliver oral health benefits.

Wine waste shows promise for dental health

03-Jan-2008 By Jess Halliday

Early results of a collaboration to investigate the impact of
compounds from grapes could relate to oral bacteria indicate a role
for polyphenols in preventing caries.

Oragenics plugs oral probiotics

20-Nov-2006 By staff reporter

Biopharmaceutical company Oragenics, is looking to use probiotics
for oral applications as a result of what it claims is positive
data from a clinical trial for its oral probiotic mouthrinse,
Probiora3.

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