ArticleJournal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry
Impact of Refined and Unrefined Sugar and Starch on the Microbiota in Dental Biofilm.
Article in Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- Crossroads of well-being: oral health, neurology, neuronutrition and healthy aging.Open medicine (Warsaw, Poland) · 2026Review
- Relationship of dietary nutrients with early childhood caries and caries activity among children aged 3-5 years-a cross-sectional study.BMC pediatrics · 2024Article
- Polyphenols in Oral Health: Homeostasis Maintenance, Disease Prevention, and Therapeutic Applications.Nutrients · 2023Review
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Abstract
Aims and Objective: Sugar is not only associated with dental diseases but also, along with carbohydrates, is linked to various health issues including obesity, cancer, diabetes, heart, liver, and kidney-related diseases. At the same time, a polyphenol present in unrefined sugar and starch (UReSS) is shown to inhibit microbial growth and prevent biofilms and dental plaque. The question arises, "is sugar the causative agent for dental diseases, or is its refined form the cause?" The objective of this study is to conduct Materials and Methods: An Results: Upon LEfSe and statistical analysis, Conclusion: In conclusion, polyphenols aid in the prevention of dental caries. This study recommends using polyphenol-rich unrefined sugars and carbohydrates for both oral and general health. This study is the first of its kind to bring awareness to the effects of refined and unrefined starch and sugars on the oral microbiota.
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