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The 福利姬视频Seal of Acceptance has been the leading mark of dental product safety and efficacy for 93 years.
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What is the 福利姬视频Seal?

For more than 125 years, the 福利姬视频has promoted safety and efficacy of dental products. This is part of its mission to advance oral health. As early as 1866, an 福利姬视频committee prepared a statement on dentifrices (toothpaste) that questioned whether the extravagant claims made on behalf of patient tooth powders and other dental nostrums of the time were just “an imposition on the public”. The end result was a simple formula for a tooth powder made from chalk, soap and various herbal ingredients. Of course this was years before anyone knew about the benefits of adding fluoride to toothpaste to prevent cavities.

By 1930, consumers were still confronted by extravagant claims about what dental products could do. That year the 福利姬视频Council on Scientific Affairs adopted guidelines to evaluate these products for safety and efficacy. The first Seal of Acceptance was awarded in 1931. In 1984, President Reagan gave the Association a certificate of commendation for the outstanding self-regulatory efforts of its Seal program.

Today, more than 400 over-the-counter dental products sold to consumers carry the 福利姬视频Seal of Acceptance. Participating companies commit significant resources to test and market products in the Seal program. These products can be used with assurance that they have demonstrated safety and efficacy according to 福利姬视频requirements.



What determines if a dental product qualifies for the Seal?

Not every dental product submitted to the Program qualifies for the Seal. A product submission must include data from clinical and/or laboratory studies that demonstrate safety and efficacy according to product category requirements developed by the 福利姬视频Council on Scientific Affairs.

If all requirements are met, the 福利姬视频Seal is awarded for a five-year period. If the composition of an Accepted product changes during the five-year agreement, the company must submit updated chemical and safety data before it is marketed with the Seal. The Council may require additional testing if changes potentially affect the product’s safety or efficacy.


How are products evaluated?

Members of the ADA’s Council on Scientific Affairs review submissions for adherence to product category requirements. When necessary, the Council utilizes consultants with specific area expertise. The consultants represent all fields relevant to evaluating dental products, including dental materials, microbiology, pharmacology, toxicology and chemistry. Only after a product has demonstrated its safety and efficacy will the 福利姬视频Council on Scientific Affairs award the Seal.


How is the Seal used in advertising and packaging?

Accepted products are required to display the 福利姬视频Seal logo on product packaging in accordance to the 福利姬视频Seal Brand Standards. The required Seal statement(s) allows consumers to review product attributes that are Accepted by the 福利姬视频Council on Scientific Affairs. In 2016, the 福利姬视频Seal statement was revised to a shortened and consumer friendly statement. Look for the new Seal statements on Accepted products.


What is the value of the Seal?

The Seal of Acceptance is designed to help dental professionals make informed recommendations concerning safety and efficacy of consumer products. Market research has shown that the 福利姬视频Seal on a product directly affects the purchase decisions of consumers.

Each year, the 福利姬视频receives inquiries about potential and existing 福利姬视频Seal products. The 福利姬视频also answers questions about the Seal program’s evaluation process and specific Accepted products. It is our goal to keep oral healthcare at the forefront of public awareness. We are a resource for consumers looking for the best products to help maintain good oral health and prevent disease.


How do I apply for the 福利姬视频Seal of Acceptance?
To apply for the 福利姬视频Seal, visit the Earn the 福利姬视频Seal webpage.
Does the 福利姬视频award the Seal to professional dental products (products used by dentists)?
The 福利姬视频Forsyth Professional Dental Products Certification Program, to be launched in Fall 2025, will evaluate dental products used by professionals for quality, safety, and effectiveness. Manufacturers of professional-grade products, programs, and services for dental care delivery, patient interaction, and health status monitoring can learn more by visiting the 福利姬视频Forsyth Certified webpage.