National Dental Innovations: ioRinse
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While many people are familiar with iodine and its biocidal effects, most dental professionals may not realize that concentrated molecular iodine in an aqueous solution is a new innovation that is proving to be highly effective at killing viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Studies published in Biocontrol Science Journal also have shown that molecular iodine is the only species of iodine that is biocidal. 
A Powerful, Ready-to-Use Rinse
The power of molecular iodine was previously only available in solutions like povidone iodine rinses, which contain only about 3 to 5 ppm of biocidal molecular io-dine. The ioRinse line of products from National Dental Innovations harnesses the power of molecular iodine technology with 100 ppm. This unique formulation does not stain and offers a refreshing apple-mint or cinnamon taste that patients will appreciate.
A New Standard of Care
ioRinse may be used as a daily, pre-procedural, post-procedural, or periodontal rinse. As an essential nutrient, the molecular iodine in ioRinse is familiar to the body and works with the body—not against it.
Rinse for Peace of Mind
As practices from coast to coast deal with heightened anxiety and strategies to keep both patients and team members safe, having your patients rinse with fast-acting ioRinse before their appointment is a safe, simple, and pleasant way to begin their dental visit.
*Portions of this content appeared incorrectly in the 2021 Buyers' Guide.
ONGOING RESEARCH
Molecular iodine was tested at the Antiviral Research Institute of Utah State University, where its in vitro efficacy 
was compared to a 1.5% hydrogen peroxide rinse, a 0.2% povidone iodine rinse, and a 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate rinse against SARS-CoV-2. Only molecular iodine was completely effective in deactivating the virus within 30 seconds. Scan the QR code to read the study.
ANTIVIRAL EFFICACY AGAINST SARS-CoV-2 WITH MOLECULAR IODINE:
| Oral Rinse | 15 seconds | 30 seconds | 60 seconds | Observed cytotoxicity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5% hydrogen peroxide | <1.0 | <1.0 | <1.0 | Present at 1:1,000 dilution |
| 0.2% povidone iodine | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
None |
| 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate | <1.0 | <1.0 | 1.0 | Present at 1:100 dilution |
| 100 ppm molecular iodine | 2.6 | >3.6 complete inactivation | >3.6 complete inactivation | None |
*Source: Antiviral Research Institute of Utah State University. Int J Experiment Dent Sci 2020;9(1):1–3.
