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Article: Army's "Look for Xylitol First" program.(The Army Goes Rolling Along ...)
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- The Dental Assistant
- Article date:
- March 1, 2004
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Abstract: Xylitol is a sugar substitute not well known in the United States. This sugar substitute is not only low in calories but can also help prevent dental caries. The U.S. Army Dental Command's Health Promotion Program is constantly seeking additional prevention measures to enhance the oral health of America's Army. The Dental Command has created the "Look for Xylitol First" initiative aimed at training all members of the dental care team on the positive benefits of xylitol and to teach patients how to be smart consumers and evaluate products for their xylitol content.
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Prevention of dental caries is fundamental to any Oral Health ...
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Article: XYLITOL FOR PREVENTION OF ACUTE OTITIS MEDIA.
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... ... Kontiokari T, Niemela M. A novel use of xylitol sugar in preventing acute otitis media ... 102:879-84 Clinical question Can xylitol sugar prevent acute otitis media (AOM) in children? Background Xylitol is a sweetener commonly used in Europe ...
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