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Choosing a Toothpaste: What’s the Big Deal?

Course Number: 565

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Course Contents

  • Introduction
  • Oral Hygiene: Why?
    • Esthetics/Cosmetics
    • Gingival/Periodontal Health
    • The Indispensable Toothbrush
    • Toothbrush + Toothpaste = Synergy
  • What Exactly is Dentifrice?
    • Toothpaste Formulation Basics
    • Putting it all Together: Formulation C...
  • Toothpaste as a Vehicle
  • Toothpaste Selection Considerations
    • Selection Criteria #1: Fluoride?
      • The Case for Fluoride in Dentifrice
      • How Fluoride Works
      • Choosing a Fluoride-free Dentifrice: W...
    • Selection Criteria #2: Gingivitis Prev...
      • Anti-gingivitis Active Ingredients
      • Choosing Something Other than an Antim...
    • Selection Criteria #3: Other Therapeut...
      • Dentinal Hypersensitivity
      • Dental Erosion
    • Selection Criteria #4: Cosmetic Concer...
      • Tartar Control
      • Oral Malodor
      • Stain Control/Whitening
  • Guiding Patients to Make a Great Choic...
  • Conclusion
  • References / Additional Resources

Selection Criteria #1: Fluoride?

#1 – A key place to begin is to identify whether the chosen dentifrice will contain fluoride.

  • The Case for Fluoride in Dentifrice

  • How Fluoride Works

  • Choosing a Fluoride-free Dentifrice: Why?

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