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Advantages of Anti-Microbial Toothpaste

About Advantages of Anti-Microbial Toothpaste

54m 00s

Dental Materials · Self-Learning

Reviewed: 03/25/2021 · Valid until 03/25/2024

COURSE SUMMARY

In this 1-hour video, Don White, PhD will discuss new discoveries that reveal in more clarity just how anti-microbials such as stannous fluoride work in treating and preventing gum diseases. These discoveries show that toxic bacteria are present in the sulci of persons in both clinically diseased and healthy sites. Stannous fluoride dentifrice shows efficacy in deactivating plaque virulence in both diseased as well as healthy sites. Significant efficacy appears to be derived from actions of stannous fluoride in both deactivating microbial pathogens and their metabolites. This evidence helps support the numerous benefits antimicrobial dentifrices for patients.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  1. Share the contemporary knowledge on how dental plaque causes gum diseases
  2. Introduce the concept of plaque virulence
  3. Review current knowledge on effects of stabilized stannous fluoride toothpaste on plaque virulence

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