November 8, 2008
On November 8, 2008, the Hawaii Dental Hygienists’ Association held its 17th Annual Scientific Session in Honolulu. There a resolution was passed making Hawaii Dental Hygienists’ Association the second state dental hygienists’ association to endorse the use of xylitol for its preventive and therapeutic benefits, following Arizona’s lead one month earlier... View press release.

October 15, 2008
On October 15, 2008, the Arizona State Dental Hygienists’ Association (ASDHA) became the first American dental or dental hygiene organization to endorse the preventive and therapeutic benefits of xylitol, joining the Finnish Dental Association, Swedish Dental Association, the British Dental Association and many other international dental associates...  View press release.

American Dental Association Foundation 2007 Report on Giving
Highlights research indicating xylitol inhibits the growth of mouth bacteria 

“Xylitol and Dental Caries: An Overview for Clinicians”. March 2003 Journal Of The California Dental Association. cdafoundation.org. 13 Mar, 2009.

“First Smiles: Dental Health Begins At Birth”. cdafoundation.org. 13 Mar, 2009.

“Xylitol, Sweeteners, and Dental Caries”. Pediatric Dentistry – 28:2 2006. First5oralhealth.org. 13 Mar, 2009.

“Sugar substitute may prevent cavities in toddlers”. Reuters Health. 6 July, 2009. Reuters.com. 7 Dec, 2009.

“Characterization and prevalence of Solobacterium moorei associated with oral halitosis”. February 2008 Journal of Breath Research. iop.org. 7 Dec, 2009.

LISTERINE^® Antiseptic  several studies documenting the effect of mouthrinse use on oral health.