title: Briefing paper: xylitol, caries and plaque.
abstract: Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener. Beyond being non-cariogenic, it exhibits both passive and active anti-caries properties and is used in confectionery and oral care products.
authors.affiliation: Health Education Authority, London.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Levine
mesh_terms: D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D013295:Streptococcus mutans / Q000187:drug effects; D014089:Tooth Remineralization; D014993:Xylitol / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D014993:Xylitol