Scientific Studies

Research Supporting Our Ingredient Choices:

1. Revisiting the therapeutic effects of Essential Oils on the oral microbiome

Published: February 10, 2023, in the journal Pharmacy (Basel), Volume 11, Issue 1, Article 33
Authors & Affiliations: Casandra‑Maria Radu (lead author), Carmen Corina Radu, and colleagues based at the University of Oradea, Romania.

Key takeaways from the above Study:

Essential oils show promising antimicrobial and therapeutic effects in oral health care due to their following remarkable propertties: Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory, Pain relief, Biofilm disrupter, and Healing support.

Specific oils such as thyme, clove, lavender, cinnamon, eucalyptus, and citrus—show effectiveness against oral pathogens including S. mutans, C. albicans, P. gingivalis, and E. coli.

2. Biological properties and antimicrobial potential of Cocoa and its effects on systemic and oral health

Published: September 10, 2023 in the journal: Nutrients (an open-access journal by MDPI, Switzerland), Volume 15, Issue 18, Article 3927
Authors & Affiliations: Simone Ortiz, Moura Fideles, Adriana de Cássia Ortiz, Carlos Henrique Bertoni Reis, Daniela Vieira Buchaim, Rogério Leone Buchaim.
Affiliated with the University of São Paulo and affiliated Brazilian institutions.

Key takeaways from the above Study:


Cocoa’s composition of bioactive compounds provides a multifaceted boost to oral health. It demonstrated the ability to inhibit the growth, adhesion, and metabolism of cavity-causing bacteria, reduce biofilm formation and acid production, preserve dentin integrity, and effectively lower Streptococcus mutans and plaque levels in both animal models and human trials.