About the Prophy Paste Category
The Prophy Paste category, identified by the numeric ID 8130, is a specific classification within the Google product taxonomy used for dental cleaning agents. It resides under the broader Business & Industrial > Dentistry path and serves as a dedicated category for specialized abrasive pastes utilized in professional dental prophylaxis procedures.
What Belongs in This Category
This category is intended for dental abrasive pastes used for polishing and cleaning teeth during routine dental visits. Examples found in the US market include various brands of standard polishing paste, enamel polishing formulas, and flavored prophylactic pastes. Products such as Nupro, Topex, and various D-Lish or ProphyCare prophylactic pastes should be mapped here. These items are strictly for use in professional dental clinical environments rather than general consumer oral hygiene products.
What Does Not Belong Here
Do not list general Dental Tools, such as handpieces, scalers, or mirrors, as these belong to the Dental Tools category. Similarly, do not include materials like Dental Cement used for fillings or prosthetic bonding; those items must be placed in the Dental Cement category. If a product is not a paste used specifically for polishing tooth surfaces, it is likely misclassified if placed in this group. Ensure your inventory is audited against these specific dental equipment paths to maintain accurate feed mapping.
Mapping Instructions
To include this in your feed, use the ID 8130 or the full path: Business & Industrial > Dentistry > Prophy Paste. While the attribute is optional, explicit mapping is recommended to prevent Google from incorrectly assigning a category to your dental supplies.