Published: 2026-01-30
Updated: 2026-01-30
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"Evaluating chewing gums based on the sweeteners and additives used in their content can help benefit from the dental health-supporting effects of ingredients like xylitol, while contributing to minimizing the potential harmful effects of types containing artificial flavors and high sugar on the digestive system and tooth enamel."
HEALTHY AND HARMFUL CHEWING GUM CHARACTERISTICS AND HEALTH EFFECTS
Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer - University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer - University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal