Abstract: A gingival retraction material and method of fabrication. The material comprises a carrying medium, retraction medium, and an anti-evaporation component. Preferably the carrying and retraction media are a clay such as kaolin, and the anti-evaporation component is glycerin. Additional components may be added to the material such as aluminum chloride, aluminum sulfate, ferric chloride, ferric subsulfate, styptics, haemostatic agents, coagulants coloring and flavoring. The material may be packaged in a kit with components to apply the material. Further disclosed is the method for making the material. Also disclosed is a delivery system for medication that includes a carrying medium, anti-evaporation component and a medication.