Product Research: Crest Whitestrips
Adam R, Hofmann P, Klukowska MA, Nicolaescu A, Tucker HL, Gerlach RW.  Impact of packaging/labeling on whitening strip clinical response.  J Dent Res 2006;85. Abstract 1373.
Barker ML, Gerlach RW, Sagel PA. Prediction of subjective response from objective color change in a bleaching clinical trial. J Dent Res 2003;82. Abstract 1037.

Barker ML, Anastasia MK, Sagel PA, et al. Alternative statistical method for comparing overall color change. J Dent Res 2002;81:104. Abstract 648.

Donly KJ, Jamison A, Gerlach RW. Clinical trial evaluating two peroxide whitening strips used by teenagers. J Dent Res 2005;84. Abstract 0288.

Donly KJ, Gerlach RW. Clinical trials on the use of whitening strips in children and adolescents. Gen Dent. 2002 May-Jun;50(3):242-5.

Donly KJ, Gerlach RW, Segura A, et al. Post-orthodontic tooth whitening.  J Dent Res 2001;80:151. Abstract 924.
Donly KJ, Henson T, Jamison D, Gerlach RW. Clinical trial evaluating two peroxide whitening strips used by teenagers.  Gen Dent 2006;54(2):110-2.

Donly KJ, Segura A, Baharloo L, et al. Effectiveness of 5.3% hydrogen peroxide whitening strips in teenagers with fluorosis or white/brown enamel discoloration.  J Dent Res 2002;81:253. Abstract 1950.

Dunavent JM, Gibb RD, Gerlach RW, Harris PA, Karpinia KA, and Magnusson I. Initial and sustained spatial whitening responses with 6% hydrogen peroxide whitening strips. J Dent Res 2003;82. Abstract 0890.
Dunn J, Muñoz C, Wilson A, Gerlach RW, Fruan M. Effect of two hydrogen peroxide systems on tetracycline-stained teeth. J Dent Res 2004;83. Abstract 0050.

Duschner HJ, Götz H, Kozak KM, et al. Effects of peroxide tooth bleaching on enamel and dentin ultrastructure. J Dent Res 2000;79:432. Abstract 2305.

Duschner H, Götz H, White DJ, Kozak KM, Zoladz JR. Effects of hydrogen peroxide bleaching strip gels on dental restorative materials in vitro: surface microhardness and surface morphology. J Clin Dent 2004;15:105-111.

Dybizbanski E, Frankowska E, Kepa J, Wierzbicka M, Barlow AP, Brennan K, and Desai AP. Clinical comparison of two at-home bleaching systems having different peroxide delivery. J Dent Res 2003;82. Abstract 0901.
Edwards M, Zhou X, Bowman LA, Campolongo K, Gerlach RW. Placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating 6% hydrogen peroxide whitening strips. J Dent Res 2003;82. Abstract 0888.
Ferrari M, Kugel G. Cagidiaco MC, Barker ML, Gerlach RW. Clinical trial evaluating the peroxide concentration response of whitening strips over 28 days. Am J Dent. 2004 Aug;17(4):291-4.
Fitzgerald JA, Flennoy NJ, Gerlach RW. Comparative in vitro antimicrobial activity of peroxide gels in strip or tray bleaching systems. J Dent Res 2001;80:80. Abstract 356
García-Godoy F, Villalta P, Sagel PA, Zhou X,Gerlach RW. Two-week clinical trial comparing two tooth whitening strips. J Dent Res 2004;83. Abstract 3813.
Gerlach RW, Barker ML. Meta-analysis of direct-to-consumer whitening products: measurement reversals. J Dent Res 2005;84. Abstract 0284.
Gerlach RW, Barker ML. Clinical response of three direct-to-consumer whitening products: strips, paint-on gel, and dentifrice. Compend Cont Educ Dent 2003;24:458-470.
Gerlach RW, Barker ML. Meta-analysis of the clinical effectiveness and tolerability of direct-to-consumer vital bleaching products. J Dent Res 2003;82. Abstract 34.
Gerlach RW, Barker ML, Anastasia MK, Tucker HL, Shahidi H, McClanahan SF. Clinical trial comparing strip and wrap tooth whitening. J Dent Res 2005;84. Abstract 1809
Gerlach RW, Barker ML, Bernheim SE, Goodhart LM, Sagel PA, Pernik PS. Comparative clinical responses of two peroxide tooth-whitening gels. J Dent Res 2003;82. Abstract 1296.
Gerlach RW, Barker ML, Date RF, Fiedler SK, Finkeldey JL, Sagel PA. Clinical trial comparing whitening strips and a paint-on tooth whitener. J Dent Res 2003;82. Abstract 1036.
Gerlach RW, Barker ML, Gallagher A, Maggio B, Hubbard ME. Comparison of bleaching systems with different peroxide delivery: clinical effectiveness. J Dent Res 2004;83. Abstract 2133.
Gerlach RW, Barker ML, Hales B, Karpinia K, Magnusson I. Meta-analysis of 6% hydrogen peroxide whitening strip effectiveness and safety. J Dent Res 2005;84. Abstract 1805.
Gerlach RW, Barker ML, Hubbard ME, Maggio B, Gallagher A. Comparison of direct-to-consumer bleaching systems with different peroxide delivery. J Dent Res 2004;83. Abstract 2135
Gerlach RW, Barker ML, Sagel PA. Clinical trial of two whitening systems: strips versus overnight paint-on. J Dent Res 2004; 83. Abstract 0047.
Gerlach RW, Barker ML, Zhou X, Sagel PA, McClanahan SF. Comparative effectiveness of two self-directed whitening systems: outcomes from three randomized clinical trials. J Dent Res 2003;82. Abstract 902.
Gerlach RW, Sagel PA, Barker ML. Efficacy and safety meta-analysis of professional at-home tooth whitening.  J Dent Res 2006;85. Abstract 1652. 
Gerlach RW, Zhou X, Barlow A. Clinical comparison of two direct-to-consumer bleaching systems. J Dent Res 2003;82. Abstract 1295.
Gerlach RW, Zhou X, McClanahan SF. Placebo-controlled six-month clinical trial of 6% hydrogen peroxide whitening strips. J Dent Res 2003;82. Abstract 31.
Gerlach RW, Zhou X, McMillan DA. Safety of vital tooth bleaching with 6% hydrogen peroxide whitening strips: evidence from 18 clinical trials. J Dent Res 2003;82. Abstract 1045.
Gerlach RW, Zhou X, Sagel PA. Clinical trial of two 6% hydrogen peroxide equivalent whitening strips: strips versus paint-on. J Dent Res 2003;82. Abstract 33.
Gerlach RW, Barker ML. Impact of adverse events on color change during vital bleaching:  Meta-analysis of 6 clinical trials. J Dent Res 2002;81:308. Abstract 2438.
Gerlach RW, Barker ML, Baker RA, et al. Comparison of two direct-to-consumer bleaching systems having different peroxide delivery: clinical tolerability. J Dent Res 2002;81:295. Abstract 2324.
Gerlach RW, Barker ML, Sagel PA. Comparative efficacy and tolerability of two direct-to-consumer tooth whitening systems. Am J Dent. 2001 Oct;14(5):267-72.
Gerlach RW, Barker ML, Sagel PA. Objective and subjective whitening response of two self-directed bleaching systems. Am J Dent 2002;15:7A-12A.
Gerlach RW, Barker ML, Sagel PA, K Karpinia, Magnusson I. Randomized controlled trial of two hydrogen peroxide whitening strips. J Dent Res 2006(Spec Iss B). Abstract 2118.
Gerlach RW, Campolong KL, Hoke PD. Use of Peroxide Containing Polyethylene Strips:  Effect of Dosing Duration on Initial and Sustained Shade Change. J Dent Res 2001;80:150. Abstract 920
Gerlach RW, Gibb RD, Sagel PA. A randomized clinical trial comparing a novel 5.3% hydrogen peroxide whitening strip to 10%, 15%, and 20% carbamide peroxide tray-based bleaching systems. Compend Cont Educ Dent 2000;21:S22-28.
Gerlach RW, Gibb RD, Sagel PA. Initial color change and color retention with a hydrogen peroxide bleaching strip. Am J Dent. 2002 Feb;15(1):3-7.
Gerlach RW, Zhou X. Meta-analysis of factors contributing to whitening strip effectiveness and safety. J Dent Res 2004;83. Abstract 0048.
Gerlach RW, Zhou X. Vital bleaching with whitening strips:  Summary of clinical research on effectiveness and tolerability. J Contemp Dent Pract 2001;(2)3:1-16.
Gerlach RW, Zhou X, Mason S, Maggio B, Hubbard ME. Clinical trial of two bleaching systems: strips versus gel/rinse combination. J Dent Res 2004;83. Abstract 2137.
Gerlach RW, Zhou X, McClanahan SF. Comparative response of whitening strips to a low peroxide and potassium nitrate bleaching gel. Am J Dent 2002;15:19A-23A.
Hernandez-Guerrero J, Jiminez-Farfan MD, Lopez Saldago A, Gerlach RW. Placebo-controlled, six-month clinical trial of a strip-based whitening. J Dent Res 2005;84. Abstract 1808.
Karpinia K, Magnusson I, Hales B, Benz L, Zhou X. Three month clinical trial comparing two at-home whitening systems under common usage conditions. J Dent Res 2003;82. Abstract 1300.
Karpinia K, Magnusson I, Benz L, et al. Comparison of two direct-to-consumer bleaching systems having different peroxide delivery: Clinical effectiveness. J Dent Res 2002;81:295. Abstract 2325.
Klukowska M, Goetz H, Duschner H, Kozak KM, White DJ. Raman Spectra and Autofluorescence of Peroxide Bleached Teeth In Vitro. J Dent Res 2004;83. Abstract 2179,
Kozak KM, Duschner HJ, Gotz H. Effects of peroxide gels on enamel and dentin in vitro. J Dent Res 2001;80:209. Abstract 1390
Kozak KM, White DJ, Zoladz JR, Leicht EM. Peroxide whitening efficacy on stained surfaces in vitro. J Dent Res 2003;82. Abstract 0959.
Kugel G, Ferreira S, Sharma S, Barker ML, Gerlach RW.  Randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial of 6% hydrogen peroxide whitening strips.  J Dent Res 2006;85.  Abstract 1375.  
Kugel G, Kastali S, Sagel P, et al. Six-month clinical response with whitening strips:  Comparison to placebo. J Dent Res 2001;80:182. Abstract 1174.
Magnusson I, Brendemuhl S, Anastasia MK, Barker M, Tucker H, Gerlach R. Clinical evaluation of sequential arch whitening with hydrogen peroxide strips. J Dent Res 2006;85(Spec Iss B). Abstract 2121.
Magnusson I, Hales B, Gibb R, Sagel P, Gerlach R. Placebo-controlled clinical trial comparing hydrogen peroxide strips and dentifrice. J Dent Res 2006;85(Spec Iss B). Abstract 2119.
Magnusson I, Karpinia KA, Barker ML, and Gerlach RW. Two-week clinical trial comparing an 18% carbamide peroxide paint-on gel with hydrogen peroxide whitening strips. J Dent Res 2003;82. Abstract 0892.
Magnusson I, Karpinia K, Harris PA, Zhou X, Gerlach RW. Placebo-controlled clinical trial of 4 weeks whitening strip treatment: initial and sustained response. J Dent Res 2003;82. Abstract 1299.
McMillan DA, Mahony C, Patel LB, Zhou X, Bailey RE, Walden GL. Salivary peroxide kinetics with 6% hydrogen peroxide whitening strips. J Dent Res 2003;82. Abstract 1046.
McMillan DA, Walden GL, Buchanan W. Peroxide degradation kinetics during use of Crest Whitestrips. J Dent Res 2001;80:173. Abstract 1101
Pioch T, Doerfer C, Haus C, Wolff D, Duschner H, Kozak KM, White DJ. Effect of bleaching on microleakage and nanoleakage. J Dent Res 2003;82. Abstract 1815
Ritter AV, Swift EJ, Jr., Heymann HO, Zhou X, Gerlach RW. Comparative tooth sensitivity and oral irritation of three bleaching systems. J Dent Res 2003;82. Abstract 1294.
Sagel PA, Barker ML, Mayer CR, et al. Clinical comparison of whitening with 6.0% and 5.3% hydrogen peroxide whitening strips. J Dent Res 2002;81:253. Abstract 1951.
Sagel P, Gerlach R, Barker M, Harris P, Magnusson. Clinical effects of peroxide gel thickness on experimental strips. J Dent Res 2006;85 (Spec Iss B).
Sagel PA, Odioso LL, McMillan DA, et al. Vital tooth whitening with a novel hydrogen peroxide strip system:  Design, kinetics and clinical response. Compend Cont Educ Dent 2000;21:S10-15.
Sagel PA, Walters PA, Gibb RD, et al. Duration of tooth whitening following 14 days treatment with peroxide-containing whitening strips. J Dent Res 2001;80:182. Abstract 1173
Simon JF, Harrison J, King K, Barker ML, Gerlach RW.  Placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating a 6% hydrogen peroxide whitening strip.  J Dent Res 2006;85. Abstract 895.
Simon JF, McClanahan SF, Gerlach RW. Clinical trial comparing tooth whitening with peroxide-containing strips to a marketed whitening dentifrice. J Dent Res 2001;80:237. Abstract 1616
Swift EJ, Jr., Heymann HO, Wilder AD, Jr., Dias WRL, Miguez PA. Efficacy of Crest Whitestrips relative to other marketed bleaching systems. J Dent Res 2003;82. Abstract 1290.
White DJ, Doerfer C, Duschner H, Kozak KM, and Pioch T. Effect of bleaching on bond strength of composite resin bonded to dentin. J Dent Res 2003;82. Abstract 1814.
White DJ, Kozak KM, Duschner HJ. Effects of whitening peroxide gels on exposed surface dentin in vitro. J Dent Res 2001;80:209. Abstract 1391
Yudhira RT, Peumans M, Barlow AP, O’Mahony S, Harris R, Brennan K, Gerlach RW. Clinical trial comparing tooth whitening with peroxide-containing strips to two European marketed whitening dentifrices. J Dent Res 2003;82. Abstract 1038.
Zhou X, Baker RA, Tucker HL, Gerlach RW. Objective color change and second-person noticeability with two whitening systems. J Dent Res 2004;83. Abstract 2867.
A Supplement to Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry®
A paradigm shift in whitening: The trayless delivery system
.July 2000, Vol. 21, Suppl No. 29 (Reprinted with permission from Dental Learning --Systems Company, Inc.)