ADA & ADHA
What does ADA and ADHA stand for?
American Dental Association
American Dental Hygiene Association
What ingredient is added to toothpaste to make them foam?
SLS (Sodium lauryl sulfate)
What is the antibiotic in arestin?
minocycline HCl
Where is the ADHA headquarters located?
Chicago
What ingredient is used in toothpaste for tartar control?
pyrophosphate
What anesthetic is in Oraqix?
lidocaine and prilocaine
When was the ADHA formed?
1923
What ingredient is missing from the new Colgate Total SF toothpaste?
Triclosan
The perio classification quidelines were updated in 2018. In what year was the previous guidelines formed?
1999
Where is the ADA headquarters located?
Chicago
In what year did the ADA approve fluoride as an active ingredient in toothpaste?
1960
According to the ADA what percentage of the US population has periodontitis?
42%
When was the ADA formed?
1859
Toothpastes containing sodium fluoride can produce an antibacterial effect on the oral cavity for what length of time?
Sharpey's fibers