title: Xylitol and caries prevention.
authors: Dental Hygiene Program at Cape Cod Community College, USA.
authors: Janaina
authors: J
authors: Hanson
authors: Linda
authors: L
authors: Campbell
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000494:pharmacology; D002182:Candy; D002638:Chewing Gum; D002648:Child; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000494:pharmacology; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000382:microbiology; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D018445:Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000494:pharmacology; D011247:Pregnancy; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D013295:Streptococcus mutans / Q000187:drug effects; D013298:Streptococcus sanguis / Q000187:drug effects; D013549:Sweetening Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014993:Xylitol / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D002638:Chewing Gum; D004338:Drug Combinations; D009067:Mouthwashes; D013549:Sweetening Agents; D002710:Chlorhexidine; D014993:Xylitol