Listerine History

2018

CRYSTAL BLOCK® technology

2011

LISTERINE® ZERO Alcohol

2009

RAPID FUSION Technology®

1987

The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs accepts LISTERINE®

1985

Antiplaque and antigingivitis ADA guidelines developed

1960s

Plaque is recognized as the primary cause of caries and periodontal disease

1956

Fluoride is determined to reduce the development of caries¹

1940s

Kenvue starts producing floss from nylon

1914

LISTERINE® becomes available to consumers over-the-counter

1898

Kenvue introduces silk dental floss

1879

LISTERINE® is developed as a surgical antiseptic

1865

John Lister used carbolic acid spray as a surgical antiseptic