She is also a clinical instructor at University of Pacific School of Dentistry and an editor for Dentistry On-Line. DentaSan is a tooth-whitening powder that has been marketed in Germany since March 1999. I do not believe that it is available in the United States. Perhaps it is available in Mexico. DentaSan is manufactured by Braun Medizin Kosmetik.
Unreferenced studies show no damage to tooth enamel when the powder is brushed across teeth.
This finding is particularly interesting because many whitening toothpastes currently sold in the United States are abrasive and may cause enamel damage. This product is made from Asian medicinal plants. It is purported to contain all natural ingredients. Some product endorsements claim that DentaSan decreases mouth odor, reverses gum disease, stimulates salivary flow and kills oral bacteria. These claims are suspiciously broad.