CDSCO unveils 2026 approvals for new dental antibiotics, anesthetics, antivirals

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has published its 2026 list of new dental drug approvals, featuring several antibiotics, local anesthetics and antivirals that can be used in dental procedures. These approvals provide dentists with updated options for infection control, pain management and antiviral prophylaxis, all now available across India.