Practical problems in use of sugar substitutes in preventive dentistry

Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry

Volumn 1, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 1-8

  Roshan, N M ^a   Sakeenabi, B ^a  

^a Davangere   (India)

Author keywords

Artificial sweeteners; Dental caries; Sugar; Xylitol

Indexed keywords

EID: 85009078440     PISSN: 22310762     EISSN: 22501002     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4103/2231-0762.86373     Document Type: Review

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