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Listerine History

LISTERINE® Mouthwashes

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history-2018
2018

CRYSTAL BLOCK® technology

history-2011
2011

LISTERINE® ZERO Alcohol

history-2008
2008

RAPID FUSION Technology®

history-1987
1987

The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs accepts LISTERINE®

history-1985
1985

Antiplaque and antigingivitis ADA guidelines developed

history-1960
1960s

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

history-1956
1956

Fluoride is determined to reduce the development of caries1

history-1940
1940s

Kenvue starts producing floss from nylon

history-1914
2014

LISTERINE® becomes available to consumers over-the-counter

history-1898
1898

Kenvue introduces silk dental floss

history-1879
1879

LISTERINE® is developed as a surgical antiseptic

history-1865
1865

John Lister used used carbolic acid spray as a surgical antiseptic