Dentifrice & Mouth Rinses

Triclosan, zinc citrate, and stannous fluoride reduce

• Gingivitis

• Biofilm

• Dental caries

• Halitosis

Which ingredient prevents hardening of the dentifrice?

Which ingredient in dentifrice lowers surface tension?

Which considerations are important when selecting a dentifrice for your patient?

• Dental caries risk

• Dentin hypersensitivity

• Calculus formation

• Gingivitis

Which of the following are side effects of Chlorhexidine mouth rinse?

• Staining

• Increased supragingival calculus

• Altered taste

• Inactivation of sodium sulfate

Which ingredient decreases the ability for bacterial to attach to the pellicle?

Which emerging alternative practice involves swishing with oil to reduce bacteria?

Which of the following products are regulated by the FDA?

• Water jets

• Power toothbrushes

• Dental floss

• Dentifrices

The ADA seal of acceptance

• Evaluates the product for safety

• Evaluates the product for efficacy

• Is involuntary

• means the product claims are valid