Dental Caries

Probiotics can significantly reduce dental plaque accumulation, study finds

17-Mar-2022 By Liza Laws

It is well known that probiotics are good for your gut, but perhaps it is slightly less known is that they can improve elements of oral health too.

Sweet success: Regulatory approval of DuPont's xylitol ingredient to boost further innovation

18-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

DuPont Nutrition & Health's XIVIA Xylitol will see its range of applications expand as scientific evidence continues to earn the ingredient approval in a growing number of countries.

Could wine polyphenols help protect against gum disease and dental fillings?

27-Feb-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Compounds found in red wine can help stop harmful bacteria to sticking to teeth and gums, claims research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

Probiotic BLIS M18 may improve chances of avoiding new dental caries

31-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Tablets containing BLIS M18 may reduce caries-related risk factors by 30% in children at high-risk for dental caries, says a new study.

Probiotic Lactobacillus paracasei shows oral health benefits: Study

02-Sep-2014 By Stephen Daniells

The bacterial strain Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei NTU 101 may protect against caries by reducing oral levels of Streptococcus mutans, the main bacteria associated with tooth decay, suggest data from a study with rats.

Caries and gingivitis sugar free gum benefits questioned: Study

18-Jun-2013 By Oliver Nieburg

Colombian researchers have questioned the clinical benefits of sugar free chewing gum to prevent dental caries and gingivitis after a double-blind, randomized controlled trial. A scientist from Mondelez has doubted the findings.

Coconut oil could combat tooth decay

04-Sep-2012 By Nathan Gray

Coconut oil could soon be making waves in the oral health arena, after new research reveals it is able to attack the bacteria that cause tooth decay.

Science grows for xylitol’s tooth health benefits

07-Jul-2009 By Stephen Daniells

Formulating products with xylitol may reduce the development of tooth decay, according to a new study from the US.

FDA adds isomaltulose to tooth decay benefitting claim

29-May-2008 By Shane Starling

The Food and Drug Administration has added isomaltulose to a list
of "non-cariogenic carbohydrate sweeteners" that can claim
non-promotion of dental carries.

FDA gives isomaltulose health claim green light

18-Sep-2007 By Clarisse Douaud

The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a
non-cariogenic health claim for the carbohydrate sweetener
isomaltulose.

Raisins fight oral bacteria

08-Jun-2005

Compounds found in raisins appear to fight bacteria in the mouth
that cause cavities and gum disease, writes Dominique
Patton.

Healthier teeth for coffee drinkers?

07-Mar-2002

Coffee has had a lot of press recently, both good and bad. The
latest research puts it firmly in the good camp, with Italian
scientists discovering that coffee can help prevent some forms of
tooth decay.