June 2012

Articles
In This Issue
by Trisha O’Hehir, RDH, MS Editorial Director, Hygienetown
Sales and Marketing
Message Boards
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Research
• Health Benefits of Xylitol Recognized by AAPD
• Xylitol Prevents Transmission of Bacteria from Mother to Child
• Oral Probiotics Reduce Cariogenic Bacteria in Children
• Oral Probiotics and Experimental Gingivitis
• Comparison of Water Flosser and Air Floss
• Tongue Cleaning Reduces Bad Breath

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