dentifrice

[den″tĭ-fris]

a preparation for cleansing and polishing the teeth; some contain agents for whitening. Those containing fluoride inhibit formation of dental caries; those containing triclosan help inhibit formation of gingivitis and plaque.

den·ti·frice

(den'ti-fris),

Any preparation used in the cleansing of the teeth, for example, a tooth powder, toothpaste, or tooth wash.

[L. dentifricium, fr. dens, tooth, + frico, pp. frictus, to rub]

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dentifrice

(dĕn′tə-frĭs′)

A substance, such as a paste or powder, for cleaning the teeth.

den·ti·frice

(den'ti-fris)

Any preparation used in the cleansing of the teeth, e.g., a tooth powder, toothpaste, or tooth wash.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

dentifrice

See TOOTHPASTE.

Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005

den·ti·frice

(den'ti-fris)

Any preparation used to cleanse teeth, e.g., a tooth powder, toothpaste, or tooth wash.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

References in periodicals archive

* Calculate the dentifrice fluoride concentration by multiplying [[[F.sub.-]].sub.dil] by the dilution factor of 1200 to obtain the [[F.sup.-]] (mol/L).

Analysis of 1-minute potentially available fluoride from dentifrice

Effect of fluoridated dentifrice and acidulated phosphate fluoride application on early artificial carious lesions.

Effect of fluoride gels on occlusal fissures in primary molars: an in vitro study

P&G has also been awarded a patent for a dentifrice composition with improved fluoride uptake.

HAVE WE CONFUSED ACTIVITY WITH PRODUCTIVITY?

State-of-the-art surface techniques were used to assess the mechanism of action and effectiveness of the new Pro-Argin dentifrice. Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) have been used to assess tubule occlusion.

Comparative evaluation of immediate efficacy of diode laser versus desensitizing paste containing 8% arginine and calcium carbonate in treatment of dentine hypersensitivity: an in vivo study

Comparative study of a fluoride dentifrice containing soluble phosphates and a calcium-free abrasive: second-year report.

Short communication: in vitro evaluation of the abrasiveness of acidic dentifrices

An in vitro study demonstrated that treatment with a NovaMin[R]--containing prescription fluoride dentifrice improved hardening of white-spot lesions compared to fluoride-only dentifrice.

Advances in caries management: how improvements in technology have affected dentistry's approach to managing tooth structures

The use of an ingestible dentifrice in a hospital population.

Evaluation of some biological aspects of the presence of abrasive silica and thickening silica in basic formulations of dentifrices/Evaluacion de algunos aspectos biologicos de la presencia de silice abrasivo y silice espesante en formulaciones basicas de dentifricos

P&G and its Crest brand already have a great deal of credibility in the dentifrice arena.

P&G's Crest Whitestrips Get Star Status Prior to Debut

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