Audio Recording

The Many Faces Of Xylitol
Rhoda Kublickis, RDH, MHSC


We have the technology and products available for our patients to develop lifelong strategies for maintaining good oral health, but they still are getting tooth decay and gum disease. Getting our patients to avoid sweet between-meal snacks and brush after every meal and floss every day is a lost cause. Xylitol has many dental benefits. As dental professionals, we also have to understand the health and body connection when we implement xylitol for the many phases of our patients’ lives. After the lecture, the audience will be able help patients, relatives and friends who can clearly benefit from xylitol.

Learning objectives:
Participants will be able to:

• Learn the health benefits of Xylitol.
• Know the history of Xylitol research and use.
• How Xylitol interferes with bacterial function.
• Learn ways Xylitol can benefit dental patients.
• Recognize products that provide 100% Xylitol.
• Know what Strive for Five means.