PFAs and dental floss
What products are in dental floss? Tracee Dahm was in the UOR exhibit hall this summer when a company asked if she had tried their dental floss. They told her theirs is covered in beeswax, not Teflon (PFAs). This got Tracee’s attention, who, like many of her fellow hygienists, did not know that floss is covered in PFAs.
She began researching and found plenty of information about the ingredients in dental floss. It’s one of those things people don’t really talk about, so it’s nice to see some companies are paying attention and making changes.
Like many chemicals, PFAs can stay in the body and build up over time. Check out Tracee’s article on the topic, listen to everything we discuss here, and find out what other topics Tracee has taken a deep dive into.
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Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH
Tracee S. Dahm, MS, BSDH, is an adjunct clinical instructor for the North Idaho College School of Dental Hygiene. She also works in private practice. Dahm has been published in dental journals, magazines, webinars, and textbooks, and featured on dental podcasts. She is a key opinion leader on cutting-edge innovations in the hygiene field. Her research interests include trends in dental hygiene, improving access to dental care for the underserved, and mental health. She can be reached at [email protected].
Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH
Chief Editor, RDH magazine
Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, is a respected dental industry leader with more than 40 years of experience in dental hygiene, marketing, and professional relations. As chief editor of RDH, she is dedicated to advancing the dental profession through education, innovation, and collaboration. Prior to this role, she served as manager of professional relations and communications for Sunstar/GUM, building strong connections with industry associations, educational institutions, and dental professionals nationwide. Jackie has also contributed her expertise through committee service with organizations including the American Dental Education Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.