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Oral Health Prev Dent December 2019 PMID 31641701

Effect of a Daily Dose of Snacks Containing Maltitol or Stevia rebaudiana as Sweeteners in High Caries Risk Schoolchildren. A Double-blind RCT Study.

Fabio Cocco, Maria Grazia Cagetti, Roberta Livesu, Nicole Camoni, Roberto Pinna, Peter Lingström, Guglielmo Campus

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Peak: 2 in May 2024
across 2 sources since Oct 2019

Extended reach

26,630
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Oct 2019 – May 2024

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What people are saying

Several discussions highlight the significance of the study's findings, such as comments on reductions in cariogenic bacteria and improved saliva pH, indicating recognition of the research's potential to influence dental health strategies. The tone varies from cautious optimism to general acknowledgement, with phrases like 'promising results' and 'could be useful' reflecting moderate enthusiasm while emphasizing practical implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the positive findings regarding Stevia and maltitol's potential benefits for dental health, reflecting general agreement.

InterestModerate interest

The posts display moderate interest, often referencing the role of sugar substitutes in childhood dental care without diving deeply into technical details.

EngagementNeutral engagement

While some participants mention specific bacterial improvements and implications for dental strategies, overall engagement remains moderate, with few in-depth exchanges.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversation hints at a meaningful impact on preventive dental practices, with mentions of the significance for children's oral health and potential for change.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates the impact of daily sugarfree snacks containing Stevia or maltitol on dental health in high-caries risk children aged 6-9, over a period of 42 days, with follow-up assessments up to 120 days after stopping the snacks.
  • Results showed that the Stevia group experienced significant reductions in cariogenic bacteria (like MS and LB) and improvements in saliva pH levels, which are associated with lower cavity risk, while maltitol also improved some bacterial and pH factors.
  • Overall, short-term consumption of these sugarfree snacks appeared to positively influence oral health factors related to cavities, suggesting they could be useful in preventive strategies against childhood caries.
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J P Fanton
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Effect of a Daily Dose of #Snacks Containing #Maltitol or #Stevia as #Sweeteners in High #Caries Risk Schoolchildren. A Double-Blind RCT #Study https://t.co/Ql4KJgISyV Attn: @DrStevenLin @askthedentist @KidsHealthCA @KidsTeethApp @SweetLeafStevia @AmerAcadPedDent

Oct 24, 2019 · 26,018 followers View post →

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J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

Effect of a Daily Dose of #Snacks Containing #Maltitol or #Stevia as #Sweeteners in High #Caries Risk Schoolchildren. A Double-Blind RCT #Study https://t.co/Ql4KJgISyV Attn: @DrStevenLin @askthedentist @KidsHealthCA @KidsTeethApp @SweetLeafStevia @AmerAcadPedDent

Oct 24, 2019 · 26,018 followers View post →