Toothpaste: More than Just Goop in a Tube
Thursday, January 30, 2025
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Course Code:
367TL
Cost:
$0.00
Credits:
2
CE Hours
This course will provide an overview of toothpastes, understanding the science behind the most common inactive and active ingredients, and providing the dental professional with the science to support why and how each product works. Of particular importance is the use of oral health products to provide therapeutic benefits, as the burden of preventable oral diseases persists despite advancements in the science of toothpaste formulation. Active prevention through the use of advanced oral health products can play a pivotal role in reducing this burden by preventing the onset and progression of oral diseases and the development of potential systemic health issues linked to poor oral hygiene.
To this end, this course will focus on the evidence-based development of a novel stannous-powered formulation that has led to the improved therapeutic benefits expected from modern oral care products. The value of preventative oral health multi-benefit regimens to ensure better whole mouth health outcomes will also be discussed. This course will assist the dental professional with assessing the needs of today’s complex patients and provide them with the ability to make the appropriate toothpaste recommendation for preventative oral health benefits.
Speakers
After this course attendees will be able to:
- Explain the principal therapeutic outcomes of the available formulations of toothpastes
- Examine the challenges related to the formulation of stannous fluoride dentifrices
- Evaluate the evidence from clinical studies supporting the superior prevention and treatment benefits of a unique stannous fluoride toothpaste formulation compared to regular fluoride toothpaste
- Recognize the impact of multi-benefit regimens to deliver plaque and gingivitis reduction above and beyond that of toothpaste alone
- Determine the most appropriate dentifrice recommendation based upon specific patient needs
The Colgate grant has been applied to this course.
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