Erythritol may reduce dental caries in high-risk school children

Article Title and Bibliographic Information Effect of erythritol and xylitol on dental caries prevention in children. Honkala S, Runnel R, Saag M, Olak J, Nõmmela R, Russak S, Mäkinen PL, Vahlberg T, Falony G, Mäkinen K, Honkala E. Caries Res 2014;48(5):482-90. Reviewer Jaana Gold, DDS, PhD Purpose/Question To determine the efficacy of daily consumption of erythritol, xylitol, and sorbitol candies by first- and second-graders on the development of enamel and dentin caries lesions. Source of Funding Cargill R&D Center Europe (Vilvoorde, Belgium), manufacturer of sweeteners Type of Study/Design Double-blind, cluster randomized clinical trial Level of Evidence Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence Strength of Recommendation Grade Not Applicable © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.