Dr John's Lollipops are a herbal preparation, based on licorice root, that purport to fight tooth decay. The claims have not been validated by independent research. The lollipops were developed by a microbiologist at UCLA, who researched Chinese herbal remedies, searching for an substance that would attack the bacteria that cause cavities. He recommends using two lollipops a day, for ten days in a row, four times a year. It had previously be available only through dentists, but now can be ordered by individuals through the Dr. John's website.

1. Developed by: Dr. Wenyuan Shi, of C-3 Jian, Inc.
2. Marketed by: Dr. John's Candies, Grand Rapids, MN
3. Sugar-free
4. Orange flavored
5. Available through dentists since 2006
6. "Generally Recognized as Safe" by the FDA
7. Doesn't replace brushing

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