Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni is a small perennial shrub of the Asteraceae (Compositae) family that is native to South America, particularly Brazil and Paraguay, where it is known as "stevia" or "honey leaf" for its powerful sweetness. Several studies have suggested that in addition to their sweetness, steviosides and their related compounds, including rebaudioside A and isosteviol, may offer addit...

This study investigated the inhibitory effect of probiotic Enterococcus faecium WB2000 on biofilm formation by cariogenic streptococci. The ability of E. faecium WB2000 and JCM5804 and Enterococcus faecalis JCM5803 to inhibit biofilm formation by seven laboratory oral streptococcal strains and 13 clinical mutans streptococcal strains was assayed. The Enterococcal strains inhibited biofilm forma...

background: consistency, backing process and content differences could influence cariogenic potential of foods. the aim was to compare plaque ph changes following consumption of two types of bread with different physical characteristics. methods: in this clinical trial, interproximal plaque ph of 10 volunteers with high risk of dental caries (saliva streptococcus mutans > 10 5 , high dental car...

honey has antibacterial activity. the aim of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial activity of honey on streptococcus mutans and lactobacillus.in this in vitro study, solutions containing 0%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 50% and 100%(w/v) of natural hamadan honey were prepared. each blood (nutrient) agar plate was then filled with dilutions of the honey. the strains of bacteria were inoculated in blood...

Abstract Background Overweight and obesity may lead to different problems in various body systems the oral cavity. Dental caries periodontal disease have been related with overweight. The aim of this study was assess how overweight impact on lifestyle, habits pathologies. Methods We conducted an observational cross-sectional where we applied a questionnaire 140 individuals from Lisbon Viseu, Po...

In the late medieval period, Holland experienced substantial socio-economic change. While region was largely undeveloped prior to 1200 CE, period after characterised by extensive urbanisation and flourishing international trade, changes that would have impacted many aspects of life. This paper investigates effect these on diet comparing skeletal collections from early/central rural village Blok...

background: an anti-cariogenic diet containing probiotics can be effective in caries prevention. this animal study compared the effects of milk and yogurt on streptococcus sobrinus counts and caries score. materials and methods: a total of 36 male rats were infected with s. sobrinus (27,607) and divided into three groups. group a and b received 200 ml of milk and 100 g of yogurt per day, respec...

SEVERAL studies have compared the effects of sucrose and other carbohydrates on caries activity in rats receiving modifications of cariogenic diet 2000 of KEY= and JORDAN (1964) and it has been concluded that complete or intermittent replacement of dietary sucrose with other carbohydrates results in greater inhibition of caries on the molar smooth surfaces of rats than in the deep molar fissure...