Topical oral syrup prevents early childhood caries
Saturday, July 5, 2008 - 10:42
in Health & Medicine
Dental researchers at the University of Washington have reported a significant reduction of tooth decay in toddlers who were treated with the topical syrup xylitol, a naturally occurring non-cavity-causing sweetener. Their results were presented today during the 86th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research.