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, BSDH
Tracee S. Dahm, MS, BSDH, is an adjunct clinical instructor for the North Idaho College School of Dental Hygiene in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Tracee also works in private practice. She has published in dental journals, magazines, webinars, and textbooks. Tracee was recently interviewed in a podcast about her publications. Her research interests include trends in dental hygiene and improving access to dental care for the underserved. She can be reached at [email protected].
Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH
Chief Editor, RDH magazine
Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, has over four decades of continual career development and experience in dentistry. As the chief editor of RDH magazine, she strives to remain a proactive personality in the continual advancement of the profession. She has been defined as a motivated trendsetter and dependable colleague and is inspired by her true passion of helping others to achieve their personal goals.