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Teeth Whiteners Available Online May Be Dangerous

Two teeth whitening products that were available online include 300 times the legally permissible...

Commercial Mouthwashes Reduce SARS-CoV-2 Levels in Laboratory Setting

Multiple mouthwashes that now are commercially available have reduced the level of SARS-CoV-2 in...

Alternative Dentistry, Snake Oil, and Anti-Science

There are three kinds of people in the world—those who understand mathematics, and those...

Simple Oral Rinse Can Inactivate COVID-19 Virus

A diluted version of over-the-counter povidone-iodine (PVP-I) oral rinse can kill viruses such as...

Pitt School of Dental Medicine Establishes Opioid-Free Treatment Guidelines

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine is the first in the nation...

FDA Dental Products Panel Needs Members

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needs you! Its Medical Devices Advisory Committee (MDAC)...

OTC Medication Tops Alternatives for Pain Relief After Wisdom Tooth Removal

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication Aleve (naproxen sodium) provides more pain relief from hour three...

Whitening Strips Can Damage Dentin

Hydrogen peroxide, which is the active ingredient in over-the-counter whitening strips, can damage the...

MDA Brochure Educates Patients About Opioid Use

The Minnesota Dental Association (MDA) has published a new brochure on pain management and...

FDA Issues Warning About Benzocaine Teething Products

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning customers that over the counter (OTC)...