CDSCO unveils 2026 new dental drug approvals: antibiotics, anesthetics, antivirals

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has published its 2026 list of newly approved dental drugs, including several antibiotics, local anesthetics and antivirals now available for use in dental procedures across India. These approvals expand the therapeutic options for dentists, offering updated agents for infection control, pain management and antiviral prophylaxis.