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International Association of Dental Students Sink Their Teeth Into the Science Behind Sugarfree Gum
14 October 2013
This year at the FDI Annual World Dental Congress in Istanbul, students from the International Association of Dental Students (IADS) took a break from their packed schedule to visit the Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program (WOHP) booth and meet Wrigley’s Senior Principal Technology Scientist, Dr. Mike Dodds BDS, PhD.
Wrigley’s Senior Principal Technology Scientist, Dr. Mike Dodds, IADS President,
Pavel Scarlat and WOHP Global Manager Matthew Kent
Groups of students gathered at the booth to hear about research into the benefits of chewing sugarfree gum on oral health through saliva stimulation. They learned how saliva works to help neutralize plaque acids, remineralize tooth enamel and strengthen teeth.
The first students to RSVP to the presentation invitations received special Wrigley gift bags. The bags included the fourth edition of Saliva and Oral Health, a USB drive with patient education materials, fun reminders to Eat Drink Chew and, of course, plenty of Wrigley sugarfree gum.
ADS member, Rabee Toma with his Wrigley gift bag
From Cape Town to Istanbul, WOHP is Sharing the Science Behind Behind Sugarfree Gum
14 October 2013
Two esteemed and far-reaching dental meetings were held in August: the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene in South Africa and the FDI Annual World Dental Congress in Turkey. In addition to attending robust scientific sessions, thousands of the world’s dental professionals had the opportunity to see, test and sample the latest innovations and products to help them in their practice, including one extra, simple tool to improve their patients’ preventive oral care: Wrigley sugarfree gum.
At each meeting, an interactive Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program (WOHP) booth guided delegates through information stations to discover the science behind sugarfree gum and identify on-the-go moments during the day when gum can help protect teeth. Chewing sugarfree gum increases the production of saliva, which can help neutralize plaque acid, wash away food particles and remineralize tooth enamel to strengthen teeth.
Dental professionals from around the globe tested their knowledge with our Chew IQ quiz, and experienced the oral care benefits of Wrigley sugarfree gum first-hand, enjoying free samples after each of the WOHP-sponsored refreshment breaks. What’s more, nearly 1,000 delegates signed our Pledge Wall, committing to educate their patients about the importance of chewing sugarfree gum as part of a preventive oral care routine that also includes brushing, flossing and regular check-ups. For each signature, WOHP will donate to charities that help improve the oral care of children worldwide.
Visitors take the Chew IQ Quiz
2014 IADR Wrigley Salivary Research Award Abstract Submissions Open
23 August 2013
The Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program (WOHP) is proud to partner with the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) for the fifth consecutive year to offer the IADR Wrigley Salivary Research Award. This award recognizes excellence in salivary research and will help with travel costs to attend the IADR 92nd General Session & Exhibition in Cape Town, South Africa from 25-28 June, 2014.
Entries are now being accepted, and up to three awards will be given:
- Clinical Salivary Research Award to a dental scientist ($1,500)
- Clinical Salivary Research Award for a dental student ($1,500)
- Basic Salivary Research Award ($2,000)
Saliva plays an important role in oral health and these awards reinforce the need to explore salivary-related research to help make advances in this area. WOHP is committed to helping dental professionals understand how, through the stimulation of saliva, sugarfree gum acts as a convenient tool for everyday preventive oral care on-the-go.
Don’t miss an excellent opportunity to showcase your salivary research. Each award winner will be asked to present their research during a scheduled session.
To apply, submit an abstract that is 300 words or less through the IADR website. Each abstract must have information under the headings: introduction, methods, results and conclusion. An applicant must be over 18 years of age, as well as a member of IADR. Applicants do not need to be members of the IADR Salivary Research Group (SRG).
Submissions are open from 3 September, 2013 through 13 January, 2014. Dental and non-dental students (undergraduate and graduate), dentists involved in research and other dental scientists are eligible to apply. An awards committee consisting of Salivary Research Group leadership will determine the awardees.
Eat Drink Chew at the FDI Annual World Dental Congress 28-31 August
1 August 2013
Under the theme ‘Bridging Continents for Global Oral Health’, the 101st FDI Annual World Dental Congress in Istanbul, Turkey promises to bring together dentists and other oral health care professionals from all over the world.
The Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program (WOHP) is delighted to participate in the congress, helping dental care professionals improve their patients’ preventive oral care through one extra, simple and enjoyable step: chewing Wrigley sugarfree gum after eating and drinking on-the-go.
Discover the science behind sugarfree gum
Join Wrigley’s Senior Principal Technology Scientist, Mike Dodds, for a presentation of the latest research looking at the effects of chewing sugarfree gum on oral health through saliva stimulation. Presentations will take place at our booth (C001) at these times:
• Wednesday, 28 Aug. at 16:45
• Thursday, 29 Aug. at 17:15
• Friday, 30 Aug. at 13:00
Eat Drink Chew – and pledge – with us
Research shows chewing sugarfree gum for 20 minutes after meals and snacks can help keep teeth healthy. That’s why it’s important to Eat Drink Chew for clean and healthy teeth.
Stop by the WOHP-sponsored refreshment areas on 28 and 29 August, then visit our booth to sample Extra sugarfree gum and take the Chew IQ Quiz for a chance to win a Wrigley gift bag. Sign the WOHP Pledge Wall – for every signature Wrigley will donate to charities that are working to improve the oral care of children worldwide.
Can’t make it to Istanbul?
Check back for details and perspectives on the preventive oral care research presented at FDI AWDC.
WOHP Joins Dental Hygienists at 19th International Symposium on Dental Hygiene
1 August 2013
The Wrigley Oral Healthcare Program (WOHP) is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the 19th International Symposium on Dental Hygiene (ISDH) in Cape Town, South Africa. Organized by the International Federation of Dental Hygienists along with the Oral Hygienists’ Association of South Africa, the meeting will focus on oral health issues and the vital link to total health.
Connect with us in Cape Town
There are several ways to gather the latest research supporting sugarfree gum as a valuable asset for patients as part of an overall oral care routine.
Discover the science – then join our pledge to prompt a donation
WOHP is committed to helping dental care professionals and patients improve their preventive oral care and we’re taking that commitment even further at ISDH!
Come to our booth (425/428) to discover the science behind sugarfree gum, then pledge to educate your patients about the importance of chewing sugarfree gum as part of a preventive oral care routine. For every signature, Wrigley will donate to charities that help improve the oral care of children worldwide.
Be sure to sample Wrigley sugarfree gum, take our Chew IQ Quiz and enter to win a Wrigley gift bag.
WOHP-Sponsored Symposia: The Vital Role of Saliva in Preventive Dentistry
Thursday, 15 August
Meeting room 1.63
Juliette Reeves, dental hygienist and clinical director of Perio-Nutrition, presents the latest research on the vital role of saliva in preventive dentistry and its impact on oral and systemic health.
Can’t attend?
Watch this space for details and perspectives on the preventive oral care research presented at ISDH.