Indiana Nanotech announced this week that global toothpaste manufacturer 3M ESPE is now using the Indiana company's calcium phosphate technology in its new Clinpro 5000 fluoride toothpaste. The ...

"Hydroxyapatite is natural. It is a type of calcium that makes up bones and teeth," says Lai. "Nano-hydroxyapatite relates to ...

Editor's Note: A few years ago there were no calcium phosphate products to be had and now they seem to be everywhere and in every form. It's confusing, and our October report sorting out these ...

Ten pounds might seem a little pricey for a tube of toothpaste. However, in an era of the £60 smart toothbrush and research suggesting a Hollywood smile is key to getting a good job, it could be a ...

A fluoride is a mineral found in oceans, groundwater or calcium deposits in phosphate rock. It is one of the crucial ingredients for toothpaste as it is believed to protect the teeth from decay. Many ...

Tiny glass balls in toothpaste may halt decay and also help with sensitive teeth. The balls, which are no wider than a human hair, contain calcium and phosphate, crucial components of tooth enamel ...

Adding arginine and calcium salt to fluoride toothpaste makes it more effective in preventing dental caries, a large new clinical trial shows. Children using the experimental toothpaste for 2 years ...