“New Age” Pulp Therapy: Personal Thoughts on a Hot Debate

This article outlines the counterpoint delivered in the debate “Is Formocresol Obsolete?” It addresses the opinion supporting the need to move away from formaldehyde-containing preparations in the dental care of children. It is suggested that such a move should be made not just because of concerns relating to the possible toxicity of formaldehyde but to reflect a more contemporary, biologic approach to pulp therapy in the primary dentition.