Serge Dibart Professor and Chair of the Department of Periodontology at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Carlo Daep PhD, Senior Principal Scientist Colgate Palmolive Technology Center, Robert D’Ambrogio BS, Senior Technical Associate Colgate Palmolive Technology Center

Oral health and physical health are intertwined. Controlling gingival inflammation is important for oral health and physical wellbeing. There have been many advances in treatment and therapies for treating gingivitis. One of the most commonly used, underappreciated and little considered by dental professionals is toothpaste. All toothpastes are not the same. Formulation differences in toothpaste can make a significant impact in the results. We will discuss the role of gingivitis in oral and physical health and toothpaste formulations to improve the oral health of your patients.

Participants will learn:

• Understand the complex make-up of biofilm and its role in gingivitis and other oral conditions that may affect our physical health
• Describe the role of stannous fluoride in controlling the bacteria in dental biofilm
• Demonstrate the chemistry in stannous fluoride toothpaste can support gingival and oral health