Evaluating the Cariogenic Potential of Flavored Milk: An Experimental Study using Rat Model

Al-Jobair, Asma; Khounganian, Rita

doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1633

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“…Interestingly, the observed association between flavored milk and dental caries in this study could be a result of evolving trends in milk consumption practices in Saudi Arabia. Although prior observational studies [ 55 , 56 ] contrast our findings, a moderate cariogenic potential of flavored milk observed in a recent animal experiment and the possibility of developing nations adopting this new trend warrant further evaluation [ 57 ]. Incidentally, our study contributed towards ever increasing evidence for the association between dental caries and sodas (or soft drinks) [ 58 – 60 ].…”

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Prevalence of dental caries and associated factors among primary school children: a population-based cross-sectional study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Alhabdan

Albeshr

Yenugadhati

et al. 2018

Environ Health Prev Med

102

109

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BackgroundDental caries is a preventable childhood disease, but public health efforts are hampered due to limited information on associated factors in vulnerable populations. Our study was aimed at estimating the prevalence of dental caries and identifying key associated factors in four major risk domains, including socioeconomic factors, child oral health behavior and practices, child feeding practices, and dietary habits among primary school children in Saudi Arabia.MethodsA cross-sectional study design was used to recruit 578 male Saudi primary school children, aged 6–8 years, from 12 primary schools in five different regions of Riyadh. Children were clinically screened to detect carious lesions in primary teeth according to World Health Organization’s criteria. Structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information on social and individual factors from the parents. The odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals of associated factors for dental caries were computed using logistic regression models; key factors were identified by systematic selection process that accounted for multicollinearity and bias correction.ResultsDental caries was prevalent among children (83%, 95% confidence interval 79.7–86.0%). Individual factors, including irregular brushing, late adoption of brushing habit, consulting dentist for symptomatic treatment, lack of breast feeding, sleeping with a bottle in mouth, habit of snacking between meals, low consumption of fruits, and frequent consumption of soft drinks and flavored milk, were predominantly associated with dental caries in children, instead of socioeconomic factors (p < 0.05, adjusted R-square 80%).ConclusionDental caries were prevalent in school children, and individual factors were predominantly associated with the disease.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (10.1186/s12199-018-0750-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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Prevalence of dental caries and associated factors among primary school children: a population-based cross-sectional study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Alhabdan

Albeshr

Yenugadhati

et al. 2018

Environ Health Prev Med

102

109

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“…Children with ECC consumed more flavoured milk compared with children of the caries‐free group, which could have contributed to their caries status. Studies using animal models have shown that adding a small amount of sugar to milk increases its cariogenicity . Milk with 5% sucrose, which is a typical sucrose concentration in flavoured milk, increases acid production in plaque .…”

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PCR detection of Scardovia wiggsiae in combination with Streptococcus mutans for early childhood caries‐risk prediction

Vacharaksa

Suvansopee

Opaswanich

et al. 2015

European J Oral Sciences

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The microbial factor is an important determinant in caries risk assessment. This study aimed to use detection, by PCR, of Scardovia wiggsiae, in combination with Streptococcus mutans, for the accurate prediction of caries risk in children. Detection of Lactobacillus, as a caries-specific species, was also performed. Dental plaque, as well as infected dentine when available, was collected from children who were caries-free (n = 30) or diagnosed with early childhood caries (n = 30), and the prevalence and abundance of S. wiggsiae and S. mutans were estimated using quantitative PCR. Lactobacillus was amplified by Lactobacillus genus-specific primers and then sequenced. Both S. wiggsiae and S. mutans were concurrently detected in 19 children diagnosed with early childhood caries, but in none of the caries-free children. The positive predictive value was 1 in children with S. wiggsiae- and S. mutans-positive test results, compared with 0.58 when only S. mutans was detected and 0.9 when only S. wiggsiae was detected. The abundance of S. wiggsiae and S. mutans in infected dentine was higher than that in dental plaque from children. Diverse Lactobacillus species were observed in dental plaque but none appeared to be caries-specific. In conclusion, the detection of S. wiggsiae in combination with S. mutans improves the positive predictive value and the specificity of the test.

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“…This study found that a high consumption of milk may have detrimental effects on oral health, leading to higher caries experience. The previous study’s findings indicated that milk with added 5% sucrose demonstrated a moderate cariogenic potential and it was recommended that occasional consumption of sweetened milk as a beverage should be approached with caution despite its nutritional benefits [ 22 ]. The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages was identified as the one of the most significant factors associated with dental caries [ 23 ].…”

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Milk Consumption and Its Association with Dental Caries: Gender-Specific Insights from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2013–2015)

Min,

Park,

Park

2024

Medicina

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Background and Objectives: This study aims to bridge these gaps by utilizing data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2013–2015), examining the nuanced associations between milk consumption’s quantity, frequency, and type and the prevalence of dental caries. Materials and Methods: Utilizing data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2013–2015), this study explores the association between milk consumption and the prevalence of dental caries in a sample of 4843 subjects (weighted n = 15,581), including 2856 males and 1987 females; weighted sample sizes were 6656 and 8925 for men and women, respectively. The prevalence of dental caries was assessed by evaluating the number of decayed, filled, and missing teeth. Results: The analysis demonstrated a significant positive association between increased milk consumption and the risk of developing dental caries, with an overall odds ratio of 1.653 (95% CI: 1.153–2.370, p < 0.05). The association was more pronounced in females, exhibiting an odds ratio of 1.865 (95% CI: 1.157–3.006, p < 0.05), and age was identified as a significant variable, particularly among participants aged 50 and above. In contrast, the relationship among the male group, though positive (odds ratio: 1.613, 95% CI: 0.991–2.625), was not statistically significant (p = 0.054). Conclusion: These findings suggest that milk consumption may be a potential risk indicator for dental caries, particularly among women, emphasizing the need for targeted dietary recommendations in dental health practices.

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Evaluating the Cariogenic Potential of Flavored Milk: An Experimental Study using Rat Model

Cited by 7 publications

References 37 publications

Prevalence of dental caries and associated factors among primary school children: a population-based cross-sectional study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Prevalence of dental caries and associated factors among primary school children: a population-based cross-sectional study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

PCR detection of Scardovia wiggsiae in combination with Streptococcus mutans for early childhood caries‐risk prediction

Milk Consumption and Its Association with Dental Caries: Gender-Specific Insights from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2013–2015)

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