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MeSH Heading: Dentifrices
Tree Number(s): D25.376; D27.720.269.380; J01.637.051.376
Unique ID: D003802
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003802
Scope Note: 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.
Entry Term(s): Dental Polishes; Polishes, Dental
Registry Number: 0
NLM Classification #: WU 115
See Also: Mouthwashes
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2019/05/01

Allowable Qualifiers: administration & dosage (AD)

adverse effects (AE)

analysis (AN)

chemical synthesis (CS)

chemistry (CH)

classification (CL)

economics (EC)

history (HI)

isolation & purification (IP)

legislation & jurisprudence (LJ)

metabolism (ME)

pharmacokinetics (PK)

pharmacology (PD)

poisoning (PO)

radiation effects (RE)

standards (ST)

supply & distribution (SD)

therapeutic use (TU)

toxicity (TO)

Dentifrices MeSH Descriptor Data 2023