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    • What is the number of children suffering from early childhood cavities according to the World Health Organization?
      530 million
    • What is the main cause of dental cavities?
      Combination of food and bacteria
    • What is propolis and what is it used for by bees?
      Adhesive to build hives
    • What are the properties of propolis?
      Antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anticancer, anti-inflammatory
    • What is the composition of propolis?
      50% resins, 30% wax, 10% volatile, 5% pollen, 5% other substances
    • How does propolis work to prevent cavities?
      Interferes with caries development and has antimicrobial effect
    • What is the effect of the fatty acid component of propolis on microbes?
      Decreases tolerance and slows down acid production
    • What was the result of the study on enamel samples with propolis?
      Reduced plaque and biofilm accumulation
    • What was the result of the TMR study on enamel samples with propolis?
      Decreased lesion depth
    • What is the conclusion of the current research and studies on propolis?
      Propolis is safe and effective in reducing caries development
    • What are the benefits of propolis in oral health care?
      • Antibacterial
      • Antifungal
      • Antiviral
      • Anticancer
      • Anti-inflammatory
      • Reduces plaque and biofilm accumulation
      • Decreases lesion depth
    • How does propolis compare to fluoride in reducing plaque?
      As effective as fluoride
    • What is the current limitation of the research on propolis?
      Lack of long-term effects data
    • What are the potential benefits and limitations of using propolis in caries prevention?
      Benefits:
      • Reduces plaque and biofilm accumulation
      • Decreases lesion depth
      • Antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, anticancer, anti-inflammatory properties
      Limitations:
      • Lack of long-term effects data
      • Potential for variability in propolis composition and efficacy
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