Listerine History




2018
CRYSTAL BLOCK® technology

2011
LISTERINE® ZERO Alcohol

2008
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

2014
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 used carbolic acid spray as a surgical antiseptic