LISTERINE Drives Innovation in Oral Hygiene at Landmark Global Summit
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New research presented at the Oral Health Summit 2025 reinforces the role of mouthwash as a vital adjunct to brushing and flossing,especially in combating periodontal disease.
LISTERINE, as platinum sponsor of the Oral Health Summit 2025, took a central role in a pivotal meeting that convened leading dental professionals from the British Society of Dental and Oral Hygiene Therapists (BSDHT), the British Society of Periodontology (BSP), and experts worldwide to advance preventative oral healthcare strategies.
Over two days of intensive sessions in Edinburgh, LISTERINE presented evidence-based research highlighting the benefits of daily-use, essential oil-containing mouthwash as a complement to mechanical plaque biofilm control. The summit fostered meaningful discussion, practical learning, and international collaboration among attendees.
The event’s flagship symposium, “Why Mouthwash? Rethinking Oral Hygiene for Better Patient Outcomes,” held on Thursday, established a perspective aligned with findings from large systematic reviews and the BSP S3-level treatment guideline, which emphasizes the integration of evidence-based adjuncts into personalized patient care plans.
unveiling the Science Behind LISTERINE
attendees gained exclusive insight into the formulation science behind LISTERINE, with the Kenvue research and growth team detailing how the unique combination of essential oils effectively penetrates biofilm and supports plaque reduction.
The summit also featured practical guidance from UK dental therapists Laura Bailey and Benjamin Tighe, who shared real-world strategies for confidently recommending adjunctive therapies to patients.
“We’re actually doing our patients injustice by not recommending these adjuncts,” one attendee, a dental therapist, remarked, expressing a newfound sense of empowerment.
“Spit, Don’t Rinse” – A Key Takeaway
Momentum continued into Friday with a fast-paced Oral Hygiene Masterclass led by Bailey and tighe, utilizing case studies, myth-busting discussions, and guideline-aligned advice to enhance clinicians’ home-care counseling skills.
A key message resonated throughout the event: the importance of spitting out mouthwash rather than rinsing with water. According to a dental hygienist who attended, “Today has been mind-blowing. The key message is the whole spit don’t rinse [with water].” This recommendation aligns with the Delivering Better Oral Health toolkit (2021), which notes that rinsing with water after brushing diminishes fluoride retention.
The presence of LISTERINE at the Oral Health Summit 2025 underscored the company’s dedication to supporting dental professionals with robust evidence, practical education, and global collaboration to improve oral health outcomes.
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References:
- Delivering Better Oral Health: an evidence-based toolkit for prevention. Version 4. London: Department of Health and Social Care 2021. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/delivering-better-oral-health-an-evidence-based-toolkit-for-prevention (accessed December 2025)
- Duckworth RM et al (2009a) Effect of rinsing with mouthwashes after brushing with a fluoridated toothpaste on salivary fluoride concentration. Caries Research 43(5): 391-396
- Duckworth RM et al (2009b) Effects of flossing and rinsing with a fluoridated mouthwash after brushing with a fluoridated toothpaste on salivary fluoride clearance. Caries Research 43(5): 387-390
This article is sponsored by LISTERINE.
