Dentists and consumers have long recognized the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance as an important symbol of a dental product's safety and effectiveness. For more than 125 years, the ADA has sought to promote the safety and effectiveness of dental products. The first Seal of Acceptance was awarded in 1931. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan gave the Association a certificate of commendation for the outstanding self-regulatory efforts of its Seal program.

Although it is strictly voluntary, more than 300 companies participate in the Seal program. Participating manufacturers commit significant resources to test and market products in the Seal program. More than 1,100 dental products carry the Seal of Acceptance. Of these, about 40 percent are products sold to consumers, such as toothpaste, dental floss, manual and electric toothbrushes and mouthrinses. The rest are products prescribed or used by dentists, such as antibiotics or dental restorative materials.

This content area provides links to the most current lists of products with the ADA Seal of Acceptance for dental professionals and consumers. For more information on the ADA Seal Program e-mail adaseal@ada.org

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