Objective: To evaluate the anticariogenic effect of dandelion extract against different oral pathogenic clinical isolates. Methods: In the present study, we evaluated the antimicrobial effect of dandelion against oral pathogens by the minimum inhibitory concentration and minimum bactericidal concentration. Clinical isolates such as Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sali...

This paper compiles the beneficial effects of cocoa polyphenols on human health, especially with regard to cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases, metabolic disorders, and cancer prevention. Their antioxidant properties may be responsible for many of their pharmacological effects, including the inhibition of lipid peroxidation and the protection of LDL-cholesterol against oxidation, and incre...

Probiotics have been found to be beneficial to host health. Their primary use in medicine has been for the management of intestinal tract problems. In recent years, probiotics have been used as a treatment to promote oral health. The aim of the present study was to review published studies regarding probiotics and their effects on the oral cavity. Studies reporting the anticariogenic effects of...

Milk is an important component of a balanced diet and contains many valuable constituents. A considerable part of the milk healthbenefits is related to its proteins, not only for their nutritive value but also for their biological properties. Scientific evidence suggests that anticarcinogenic activities, antihypertensive properties, immune system modulation, and other metabolic features of milk...

Glass ionomer cements reportedly bond to tooth surfaces by physicochemical interaction and slowly release fluoride. 1 Two mechanisms are involved in fluoride release, a rapid surface elution and a slower bulk diffusion of fluoride ions. 2, 3 The greatest release of fluoride reportedly occurs in the first 24 hr, and then remains constant for several months before it tapers off after 2 years.4, 5...

Xylitol is a high value sugar alcohol with anticariogenic properties that is used as an ideal sweetener for diabetic patients. Industrially, xylitol is manufactured by catalytic reduction of pure xylose, which has some disadvantages. The fermentation process has been studied as an alternative, but its viability is dependent on the optimization of several variables. This fermentation process on ...

UNLABELLED Regular supply of fluoride ions to the oral environment is one of the prophylactic actions against dental caries. Fluorides, whose exogenous action combines with saliva properties, condition the anticariogenic effect. Fluoride ions exhibit high chemical activity, can alter the oral environment parameters and inhibit the activity of enzymes. PURPOSE In the current study, the effect ...

Background: This research deals with the indigenous medicinal plants used by rural population of Artvin-Borçka (Zorlu village), for treatment gynecological disorders. For this purpose, ethnomedicinal survey Zorlu village in Turkey was carried out during 2008-2009. Methods: In present study, a two-part made. The first part determined folk medicine Second were uses plants. Results: Local inhabita...

milk is an important component of a balanced diet and contains many valuable constituents. a considerable part of the milk healthbenefits is related to its proteins, not only for their nutritive value but also for their biological properties. scientific evidence suggests that anticarcinogenic activities, antihypertensive properties, immune system modulation, and other metabolic features of milk...