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Dentifrice Ingredients Guide to Patient-Specific Recommendations
Educational Objectives
At the completion of this program, the participant will
- Describe the importance of using dentifrices to maintain oral health
- Be able to list and describe ingredients in dentifrices
- List the different broad categories of dentifrices
- Understand the misconceptions about dentifrice abrasives
- Compare the differences in abrasives in dentifrices
- List the therapeutic agents in dentifrices
- Understand the basis for dentifrice recommendations to patients
Abstract
Patients have a variety of oral conditions that will require the dental professional to provide recommendations for dentifrices based upon the product’s ingredients. Dentifrices contain active ingredients or additives that perform specific functions. These ingredients and additives include abrasives, fluorides, remineralizing agents, desensitizing agents, antiplaque agents, and anti-tartar ingredients. Toothpastes also contain detergents, humectants, thickeners, preservatives, flavoring agents, sweeteners, and coloring agents. This article will review the common ingredients in toothpastes and the role abrasives play in plaque and stain removal. Also, abrasives in toothpastes can have an efficacious role in the treatment of gingivitis and caries prevention. It is the responsibility of the oral care professional to understand the ingredients in dentifrices so that patients can be provided specific recommendations based upon their individual needs.
COMMERCIAL SUPPORTER: This course has been made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from Church & Dwight.
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Author Bio
Nisha Ganesh, DDS, MAEd
Dr. Nisha Ganesh received the DDS degree from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery at the University of Maryland in 2007, followed by a two-year certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry. After working part-time in private practice, she committed to a fulltime role as a General Practice Manager, from 2009 to 2012. Her duties included mentoring third- and fourth-year dental students during their clinical training and tracking their academic progress through the clinical portion of the curriculum. This experience served her well during her time with East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine. From fall 2012 to fall 2017, Dr. Ganesh fulfilled the role of Group Leader and Director of Predoctoral Clinical Education. She rejoined The University of Maryland School of Dentistry faculty in November 2017 as clinical Assistant Professor and Director of predoctoral education in general dentistry. She received the Master of Arts degree in Education in 2019 from the College of Education at ECU. Her goals include working collaboratively with the faculty and staff of the UMSOD to enhance the comprehensive learning and education of the dental students, in turn facilitating quality patient care.
Dr. Howard Strassler, DMD, FADM, FAGD
Dr. Howard Strassler is Professor and former Director of Operative Dentistry in the Department of General Dentistry at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He has presented more than 550 lectures, both nationally and internationally, on techniques and selection of dental materials in clinical use, restorative problem solvers, esthetics, and educational methodologies for the digital era. He is a pioneer in research and clinical uses of fiber-reinforced composite resins, porcelain veneers, fiber posts, and in developments with the latest bonding agents. He is on the editorial board of dental publications and reviews for major journals. He is the past Associate Editor of the Journal of Esthetic Dentistry. He has been a consultant and clinical evaluator, as well as participating on advisory boards to more than 15 dental manufacturers. Dr. Strassler has published over 575 articles in the field of restorative dentistry and innovations in dental practice and seven chapters in dental texts. He has been recognized as a “Top 100” CE speaker by Dentistry Today for the past 15 years. In the year 2000, he was recognized with the Academy of General Dentistry’s highest award. Currently, he is involved in research with bioactive materials, light-curing units, long-term evaluation of porcelain veneers, and the integration of digital technologies in dentist peer evaluation and for expanded uses in dental education.
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This free Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of Church & Dwight. Nisha Ganesh, DDS, MAEd and Dr. Howard Strassler, DMD, FADM, FAGD are consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, Church & Dwight. Nisha Ganesh, DDS, MAEd and Dr. Howard Strassler, DMD, FADM, FAGD may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Dental Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.
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