The 2026 Oral Care Product Revolution: Beyond Fluoride – 10 Myths to Unlearn
Friday, January 30, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Course Code:
676RL
Credits:
2
CE Hours
With thousands of oral care products on the market—and even more misinformation online—dental professionals are under increasing pressure to guide patients toward safe, effective at-home care. This course explores the latest science behind the oral microbiome, how ingredients truly impact patient outcomes, and how to decode marketing claims from clinical truth. You’ll go beyond the fluoride vs. non-fluoride debate to discover evidence-based insight on prebiotics, probiotics, antibiotics, salivary pH, and biomimetic technologies like nano-hydroxyapatite. We’ll also examine the risks of popular “natural” products and discuss how to help patients choose formulations that actually support oral and systemic health. Finally, we’ll cover the newest innovations in toothbrush and floss technology, including how modern bristle design is transforming home hygiene—especially for patients with sensitivity, caries risk, or periodontal issues. Walk away with a powerful framework for confidently recommending at-home oral care products in 2026 and beyond.
Speakers
After this course attendees will be able to:
- Identify how common oral care products influence both oral and systemic health
- Evaluate the role of the oral microbiome and how to support it with appropriate at-home products
- Distinguish between marketing claims and clinically safe, effective ingredients in both “natural” and conventional products
- Compare fluoride and nano-hydroxyapatite, including differences in effectiveness, safety, and recommended use
- Understand the significance of micro vs. nano-hydroxyapatite in remineralization and sensitivity reduction
- Explain how salivary pH influences caries risk, enamel health, and microbiome balance—and how products can support healthy pH
- Discuss the emerging roles of prebiotics, probiotics, and antibiotics in oral care formulations
- Explore recent innovations in toothbrush bristle and floss technology, especially for patients with inflammation, recession, or restorative work
The SuperMouth, LLC grant has been applied to this course.
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