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Polident is a leading global brand specializing in denture and dental appliance care. Originally developed in the 1930s by Alexander Block under the Block Drug Company in the United States, the brand has grown to become a household name for orthodontic and prosthetic maintenance. The product pictured is specifically designed for modern dental appliances like retainers, aligners, and mouthguards, utilizing "Crystal Clear" technology to sanitize without damaging specialized materials.
In 2001, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) acquired Block Drug, bringing Polident into its extensive consumer healthcare portfolio. More recently, in 2022, GSK demerged its consumer healthcare division to form Haleon, a dedicated consumer health company. Haleon now holds the ultimate ownership of the brand. While the brand has American roots, the manufacturing of these specific effervescent tablets for the Australian and global markets is primarily centered in Dungarvan, Ireland, where Haleon operates a major production hub for oral care products.
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