Toothpaste Truths: What Every Dental Professional Needs to Know
Toothpaste Truths: What Every Dental Professional Needs to Know
With Cheryl Calmis, RDH, BS, MEd
Course Description:
This CE course provides dental professionals with a comprehensive understanding of toothpaste, including its ingredients, indications, mechanisms of action, and current evidence-based recommendations.
This continuing education course explores the science, composition, and clinical implications of toothpaste formulations. Dental professionals will gain a deeper understanding of active and inactive ingredients, including fluoride and its alternatives, abrasives, humectants, surfactants, and desensitizing agents. The course will also address the latest evidence on whitening, sensitivity, natural and DIY products, and how to guide patient recommendations based on individual oral health needs.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the key components and functions of common toothpaste ingredients, including abrasives, humectants, detergents, and therapeutic agents.
- Explain the role of fluoride and alternative active ingredients (e.g., nano- hydroxyapatite, and xylitol) in caries prevention and enamel remineralization.
- Identify diNerent toothpaste formulations tailored for specific oral health needs, such as sensitivity, whitening, gingivitis, erosion, and dry mouth.
- Interpret toothpaste labeling and ingredient lists to make evidence-based product recommendations for diverse patient populations.
- Analyze the safety and eNectiveness of trending or alternative toothpaste products, including natural and DIY formulations, using current scientific literature.
- Apply patient-centered communication strategies when educating patients about toothpaste selection and use based on individual oral health status.
About the Presenter:
Cheryl Calmis, RDH, BS, MEd, is a seasoned dental hygienist with over 30 years of clinical experience specializing in periodontics, laser therapy, and Guided Biofilm Therapy. She holds a bachelor’s degree in both biology and dental hygiene, and earned her Master’s in Education with honors, focusing on Instructional Design — a perfect blend of science and teaching.
Cheryl is passionate about translating clinical expertise into impactful education. She has delivered continuing education courses for RDH Under One Roof Extended, Cloud Dentistry and numerous dental and hygiene organizations nationwide. Her writing has been featured in respected platforms including Today’s RDH, Cocofloss, and DoctorBase, and she has shared her insights as a guest on the Phil Klein Dental Podcast and the Dental Bun podcast.
Now in her seventh year as a Professional Educator for WaterpikTM, Cheryl brings her signature mix of research-based knowledge and real-world relatability to every course she teaches. She is an active member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), California Dental Hygienists’ Association (CDHA) Professional Development Committee, and the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Dental Hygienist Recognition Program.
Cheryl can be reached at cherylcalmis.proeducator@gmail.com
Course Details:
Instructor: Cheryl Calmis, RDH, BS, MEd
# of CE: 1.5
Location: Virtual
AGD Code: 010
Time Zones:
- PDT = 5 PM
- MDT = 6 PM
- CDT = 7 PM
- EDT = 8 PM
- AZ = 6 PM
Toothpaste Truths: What Every Dental Professional Needs to Know
With Cheryl Calmis, RDH, BS, MEd
Course Description:
This CE course provides dental professionals with a comprehensive understanding of toothpaste, including its ingredients, indications, mechanisms of action, and current evidence-based recommendations.
This continuing education course explores the science, composition, and clinical implications of toothpaste formulations. Dental professionals will gain a deeper understanding of active and inactive ingredients, including fluoride and its alternatives, abrasives, humectants, surfactants, and desensitizing agents. The course will also address the latest evidence on whitening, sensitivity, natural and DIY products, and how to guide patient recommendations based on individual oral health needs.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the key components and functions of common toothpaste ingredients, including abrasives, humectants, detergents, and therapeutic agents.
- Explain the role of fluoride and alternative active ingredients (e.g., nano- hydroxyapatite, and xylitol) in caries prevention and enamel remineralization.
- Identify diNerent toothpaste formulations tailored for specific oral health needs, such as sensitivity, whitening, gingivitis, erosion, and dry mouth.
- Interpret toothpaste labeling and ingredient lists to make evidence-based product recommendations for diverse patient populations.
- Analyze the safety and eNectiveness of trending or alternative toothpaste products, including natural and DIY formulations, using current scientific literature.
- Apply patient-centered communication strategies when educating patients about toothpaste selection and use based on individual oral health status.
About the Presenter:
Cheryl Calmis, RDH, BS, MEd, is a seasoned dental hygienist with over 30 years of clinical experience specializing in periodontics, laser therapy, and Guided Biofilm Therapy. She holds a bachelor’s degree in both biology and dental hygiene, and earned her Master’s in Education with honors, focusing on Instructional Design — a perfect blend of science and teaching.
Cheryl is passionate about translating clinical expertise into impactful education. She has delivered continuing education courses for RDH Under One Roof Extended, Cloud Dentistry and numerous dental and hygiene organizations nationwide. Her writing has been featured in respected platforms including Today’s RDH, Cocofloss, and DoctorBase, and she has shared her insights as a guest on the Phil Klein Dental Podcast and the Dental Bun podcast.
Now in her seventh year as a Professional Educator for WaterpikTM, Cheryl brings her signature mix of research-based knowledge and real-world relatability to every course she teaches. She is an active member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), California Dental Hygienists’ Association (CDHA) Professional Development Committee, and the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Dental Hygienist Recognition Program.
Cheryl can be reached at cherylcalmis.proeducator@gmail.com
Course Details:
Instructor: Cheryl Calmis, RDH, BS, MEd
# of CE: 1.5
Location: Virtual
AGD Code: 010
Time Zones:
- PDT = 5 PM
- MDT = 6 PM
- CDT = 7 PM
- EDT = 8 PM
- AZ = 6 PM
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