For kids in developing world slums, dental hygiene is a real problem. With this cheap gum developed by a team of college students, they might be able to have their candy and clean teeth.
Up to 3.9 billion people--or roughly half the global population--suffer from untreated tooth decay. They don't visit a dentist regularly (except to get a tooth extracted). They're prone to aches and related sleep problems. Their brushing-and-flossing routine is minimal, or non-existent.