Is xylitol toothpaste effective in preventing dental caries among young children with moderate-to-high caries risk? - a randomized controlled trial

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Project Title
Is xylitol toothpaste effective in preventing dental caries among young children with moderate-to-high caries risk? - a randomized controlled trial
Principal Investigator
Dr Lee, Hiu Man Gillian   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Professor Lo Edward Chin Man   (Co-Investigator)
Professor Wong May Chun Mei   (Co-Investigator)
Duration
48
Start Date
2018-01-01
Amount
996045
Conference Title
Is xylitol toothpaste effective in preventing dental caries among young children with moderate-to-high caries risk? - a randomized controlled trial
Presentation Title
Keywords
caries risk assessment, children, dental caries, oral health prevention, xylitol
Discipline
Dentistry,Clinical Trials
Panel
Biology and Medicine (M)
HKU Project Code
17106117
Grant Type
General Research Fund (GRF)
Funding Year
2017
Status
Completed
Objectives
1 To evaluate the effectiveness of xylitol toothpaste in preventing early childhood caries at 3 years among infants with moderate to high caries risk. 2 To evaluate the effect of xylitol toothpaste in the oral flora of the children.