The top 5 homecare products of 2015

The year is winding down, but 2015 brought us some great homecare products. Now, we're taking a look back at the top homecare products of the past year.

This year, clicks are the criteria for gauging reader/user interest. With that in mind, we've compiled this list of products that got the most page views on DentalProductsReport.com in 2015, signifying that they were interesting-and important-to our readers.

Click through the following pages to see the top homecare products from 2015.

Crest PRO-HEALTH [HD]

Crest

Crest has announced a reportedly breakthrough daily two-step system, Crest PRO-HEALTH [HD], that is designed to be as effective as chlorhexidine on gingival tissues. The daily, two-step toothpaste and gel system is said to deliver gingival health and noticeable whitening benefits. Step 1 includes a stannous fluoride antibacterial toothpaste said to be uniquely formulated to help inhibit growth of plaque bacteria associated with gingivitis. It should be used for one minute. Step 2 is a hydrogen peroxide whitening gel that removes surface stains and should also be used for one minute.

Enamelon Preventive Treatment Gel

Premier Dental Products

This product is designed to be a safe and effective alternative for patient home care compared to both 5000 ppm toothpastes and remineralizing pastes. The gel contains 970 ppm fluoride and is safe for daily use by patients of all ages to help treat sensitivity and prevent caries and gingivitis.* A nonabrasive formula containing stannous fluoride and delivering amorphous calcium phosphate, Enamelon is formulated to deliver more fluoride uptake and help promote remineralization. *Dose based on age as per the 2014 ADA Recommendations.

Philips Sonicare For Kids

Philips Oral Healthcare

The new Philips Sonicare For Kids toothbrush with connected app is said to be the perfect way to get kids motivated to brush independently and build healthy oral care habits for life. Kids navigate the Bluetooth-enabled, real-time app with the help of their oral care training partner, Sparkly, who teaches proper brushing techniques through fun, educational games. The KidTime and KidPacer are designed to help kids lead up to the dentist-recommended two-minute brush time. The toothbrush also comes with eight fun stickers so children can customize their toothbrush.

LISTERINE^® brand floss collection

LISTERINE

For consumers seeking a superior clean, the makers of LISTERINE^® products introduce the LISTERINE^® Brand Floss collection, composed of five offerings, including LISTERINE^® COOL MINT^™ Floss, LISTERINE^® Gentle Gum Care Floss, LISTERINE^® ULTRACLEAN^® Floss, LISTERINE^® HEALTHY WHITE^™ Floss and the LISTERINE^® ULTRACLEAN^® ACCESS^® Flosser.

Paroex^® Chlorhexidine Gluconate USP 0.12% Oral Rinse

Sunstar Americas

With the launch of a new 4 oz.-size of GUM^® Paroex^® Chlorhexidine Gluconate USP, 0.12% Oral Rinse, Sunstar Americas reminded dental professionals it has the only FDA-approved alcohol-free chlorhexidine rinse, which makes it possible for its entire patient base to have access to the same standard of care for the treatment of gingivitis. Paroex^® is designed to be used as part of a professional program to treat gingivitis, leading to better gum health. According to the company, other chlorhexidine rinses contain 11.6 percent alcohol as an inactive ingredient yet they are no more therapeutically effective than alcohol-free Paroex^®.