Today's RDH Dental Hygiene Podcast

Hygiene Chat: The Science Behind LISTERINE® Product Development

Today's RDH Dental Hygiene Podcast

Show Notes

What does it take to launch a new LISTERINE® mouthwash, and why do some formulations never make it to the shelf?

Kara Vavrosky, RDHEP, had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Kyle Hubble, lead clinical scientist for the LISTERINE® brand, and he walked Kara through the entire development process of launching new LISTERINE® mouthwash products.

They talked about how LISTERINE® involves dental professionals from the earliest stages, the formulation of potential new products, prototype testing, pre-clinical research, independent clinical trials, and the final steps of getting a new mouthwash ready to launch.

So much happens behind the scenes that you may not be aware of, and Kyle gives a fascinating inside look at what actually happens during product development. This is definitely worth a watch!

If you are a licensed dental professional, join LISTERINE® Pro Partners (it's free!) to get access to free LISTERINE® samples at https://rdh.tv/Listerine

To learn more about the different LISTERINE® products, research, and specials available, visit https://kenvuepro.com/en-us/listerine

A big thank you to LISTERINE® for sponsoring this video and for being such a champion of dental hygienists and clinical research.

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