In vitro abrasivity and chemical properties of charcoal-containing dentifrices

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The use of charcoal for oral hygiene purposes has long traditions in several countries. Products containing charcoal are constantly being introduced to the market, advertising various advantageous properties, such as a whitening effect and detoxification.

Other publications

January 16th 2020

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From the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids, Materials in Contact with Food and Cosmetics of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM) (www.vkm.no) Publications with the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM) 2020 Risk Assessments of Aspartame, Acesulfame K, Sucralose and Benzoic Acid from Soft Drinks, “Saft”, Nectar and […]
Do fluoride and BHT in toothpaste pose risks for your patients?

November 28th 2019

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Read why NIOM researchers, Drs. Aida Mulic and Ellen Bruzell, agree with recent risk assessments on fluoride and butylated hydroxytoluene, BHT.

Light Research meets dentistry

October 7th 2019

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Have you ever wondered how successful the use of light-activated antimicrobial treatment in dentistry is? Or whether the combined light exposure from different dental equipment in the dental clinic, is too high? These topics were reviewed in three different lectures by NIOM’s scientists, at the European Society for Photobiology (ESP), in Spain. (Links to the […]
Light sources and light-dependent procedures in dentistry

October 7th 2019

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Abstract from Ellen Bruzells lecture at symposium MED-10 Dentistry. (Organized by Ellen Bruzell). ESP-IUPB World Congress, Light & Life, Barcelona, Spain. August 25-30. 2019. Dental personnel encounter a number of optical sources emitting a broad spectrum of wavelengths. Along with the usefulness, to various extents, of optical radiation in treatment and diagnostics, comes the risk […]