Faraed D Salman*

Professor, Independent Researcher, Department of Dental Assistant, Medical Technical Institute, Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil, Iraq

*Corresponding Author: Faraed D Salman, Professor, Independent Researcher, Department of Dental Assistant, Medical Technical Institute, Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil, Iraq.

Received: July 10, 2026; Published: September 23, 2026

Over-the-counter whitening dentifrices effectively target extrinsic stains, but chronic use risks mature enamel degradation. Clinicians must educate patients on ingredient profiles, abrasivity metrics, and safe usage durations.

Keywords: Enamel; Minerals

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Citation

Citation: Faraed D Salman. “Beyond the Brightness: A Critical Appraisal of Modern Whitening Dentifrices and Enamel Homeostasis in Adult Dentitions". Acta Scientific Medical Sciences 10.10 (2026): 01-02.

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Copyright: © 2026 Faraed D Salman. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.