3 toothpastes to use with caution (or avoid completely)

April 13, 2022
When it comes to toothpaste, there are lots of choices—but are they all equal? Definitely not, says David R. Rice, DDS, and he wants to share the ones to use cautiously, or not at all.
David R. Rice, DDS, Chief editor

So many toothpaste choices. They must all be about the same, right? Wrong, says David R. Rice, DDS, chief editor of DentistryIQ—and in this gallery, he shares which toothpastes you should use with caution, why he feels that way, and how to ensure you're making the right choice.

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About the Author

David R. Rice, DDS | Chief editor

Founder of the nation’s largest student and new-dentist community, igniteDDS, David R. Rice, DDS, travels the world speaking, writing, and connecting today’s top young dentists with tomorrow’s most successful dental practices. He is the editorial director of DentistryIQ and leads a team-centered restorative and implant practice in East Amherst, New York. With 27 years of practice in the books, Dr. Rice is trained at the Pankey Institute, the Dawson Academy, Spear Education, and most prolifically at the school of hard knocks. Contact him at [email protected].