Ruolo dell’igienista dentale nell’educazione alimentare e nel consumo di zuccheri alternativi per la prevenzione della carie

Objectives

To evaluate the use of non-cariogenic carbohydrate sweeteners in the pediatric population of the city of Pavia (Italy) and the surrounding area.

Materials and methods

An observational study was carried out in the population aged 6-12 years. Interviews were conducted to identify the eating habits of children.

Results and conclusions

The authors believe that the interpretation of these results can and should be a stimulus for all dental hygienists operating in the territory to increase their efforts to educate children and their parents on the seriously detrimental effects of repeated consumption of sucrose instead of non-cariogenic sweeteners.