Oral Hygiene

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.

Role for cranberry seen in oral health for seniors

28-Aug-2017 By Hank Schultz

The biofilm-fighting property of cranberry could play a key role in improving oral health for seniors in nursing homes, according to a dental expert who has studied the problem.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM PROBIOTA 2017 IN BERLIN

All mouth and some action: Oral probiotics still in infancy but promise is there

21-Feb-2017 By Will Chu

The emergence of probiotics in oral health has led to an acceleration of research into these friendly bacteria as a potential functional ingredient in gum and mints. 

New study on BLIS K12 probiotic supports oral hygiene benefits in children

06-Oct-2016 By Adi Menayang

Science continues to build supporting Stratum Nutrition and Blis Technologies’ BLIS K12 probiotic strain and its oral hygiene benefits. This latest study focuses on children with bad breath.

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.

Special edition: Oral health

Probiotics’ oral health potential gathers pace

22-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Probiotics are not only about gut health. The friendly bugs have also been touted to become the next blockbuster functional ingredients in gum and mints by Euromonitor. But which strains show the most potential, where does the science stand, and how do...

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.

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.

BLIS reports strides in US probiotic market

07-Aug-2009 By staff reporter

New Zealand probiotics firm BLIS Technologies has sold a new probiotic strain for use in dietary supplements in the US, and is also seeking GRAS status to take its ingredients into mainstream foods.

Healthy eating, weight management benefit gums

24-Aug-2005 By Dominique Patton

Heart-healthy habits are good for oral health too, shows a new
study that gives consumers an extra reason for making dietary
changes.

Functional foods, spreading risk to increase success

25-Jun-2003

Nestlé's strategy for exploiting the functional food opportunity
seems to rest in careful partnerships with other top FMCG
companies. By aligning its interests in nutraceuticals with other
partners it can spread risk, speed up...

Tea may fight bad breath

23-May-2003

Compounds found in tea can stop the growth of bacteria that cause
bad breath, according to researchers at the University of Illinois
at Chicago, presenting results of a new study this week.

Crabshell toothpaste to combat decay

24-Sep-2002

Toothpaste made from the chitosan in crab shells may reduce dental
infections according to British researchers who hope to see the
product on sale in a year's time.