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Dentifrices

Medical Definition: Any preparations used for cleansing teeth; they usually contain an abrasive, detergent, binder and flavoring agent and may exist in the form of liquid, paste or powder; may also contain medicaments and caries preventives.
Guide Notes: D25-26 qualif
Also Called: Dental Polishes
Dentifrices Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Denture Cleansers - Substances used to clean dentures; they are usually alkaline peroxides or hypochlorites, may contain enzymes and release oxygen. Use also for sonic action cleaners.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Toothpaste - A dentifrice in paste form; usually contains binder, humectant, an abrasive, a detergent, flavoring agent and often caries preventives, anti-infective agents or other medicaments.

Dentifrices Medical Definitions and Terms

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