The purpose of this study was to evaluate the tensile bond strength to peroxide-exposed dentin. Furthermore, the effect of ascorbic acid on the bond strength of peroxide-exposed dentin was investigated. Extracted bovine dentin was exposed to 10% carbamide peroxide, 30% hydrogen peroxide or distilled water for 30 min, then treated with 10% ascorbic acid (0,30, 90, 180 min), and conditioned with 10% citric acid/3% ferric chloride. The PMMA rod was bonded to the treated bovine dentin with 4-META/MMA-TBB resin. A mini-dumbbell-shaped bonded specimen was prepared from these bonded assemblies and the tensile bond strength was tested. The fractured surfaces were also observed with SEM. Exposure to peroxide before bonding significantly reduced bond strength. The application of ascorbic acid to the peroxide-exposed dentin increased bond strength. On the other hand, an adverse effect of ascorbic acid was found in distilled water-affected dentin.Extended resin fibers were partially seen in the peroxide-exposed dentin. In conclusion, peroxide reduced the bond strength, and the stronger the oxidation, the weaker the obtained bond. Anti-oxidation with ascorbic acid recovered the bond strength, and the effect increased the longer the ascorbic acid was applied.