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The Benefits of Xylitol in Oral Health Prevention Strategies and Beyond
December 22, 2023 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST
Free
1 CE credit
This class will discuss xylitol’s mechanism of action, background information concerning its chemical properties, oral health prevention strategies, and uses beyond oral health.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Summarize the structure of xylitol
- Discuss the sources of xylitol
- Describe types of xylitol manufacturing
- Understand xylitol’s mechanism of action
- Know the health benefits of xylitol
- Emphasize the benefits of xylitol in the treatment of xerostomia
- Describe how xylitol is useful in oral health prevention strategies
- Understand xylitol’s uses beyond oral health