JVD 2014 #3 - Evaluation of an Anti-Plaque Gel for Daily Toothbrushing Flashcards
According to Lisa Milella, BVSc; Brett Beckman, DVM; Jeffrey S. Kane, PhD in
Evaluation of an Anti-Plaque Gel for Daily Toothbrushing,
what was performed in this study?
3 groups of dogs, clean mouth model
compared no brushing, brushing with nothing and brushing with a toothpaste gel over the course of a month
According to Lisa Milella, BVSc; Brett Beckman, DVM; Jeffrey S. Kane, PhD in
Evaluation of an Anti-Plaque Gel for Daily Toothbrushing,
what was found with brushing with the toothpaste gel?
reduced plaque in a significant manner compared to both positive and negative control
also reduced plaque at the gingival margin in a significant way
According to Lisa Milella, BVSc; Brett Beckman, DVM; Jeffrey S. Kane, PhD in
Evaluation of an Anti-Plaque Gel for Daily Toothbrushing,
Notably this is the first study of a dentifrice for brushing that compares it to brushing alone, and negative control, and established a benefit for this product.
