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

Fluoride has been the standard ingredient in anti-cavity toothpaste — and it’s probably a part of your current oral care routine — but modern oral care brands are bringing attention to a ...

As you eat and drink and live your life, your teeth are constantly undergoing demineralization and remineralization. Demineralization is the process by which your teeth lose minerals. The bacteria in ...

Can hydroxyapatite be used as a teeth whitener in addition to helping prevent or reverse demineralization? Yes, according to a new study in the European Journal of Oral Sciences (August 2013, Vol. 121 ...

Fluoride has long been synonymous with dental care. The natural mineral is the key ingredient in many toothpastes and mouthwashes, thanks to its ability to strengthen enamel, promote remineralisation ...

A team of Japanese researchers has adopted a thin-film fabrication technique from the semiconductor manufacturing world to create what they say is the world's first hydroxyapatite "tooth patch." ...

As the hardest tissue in the human body, enamel is not an easy material for engineers to mimic, but doing so could mean big things in materials science and regenerative medicine. Researchers are now ...

Hydroxyapatite (HAP) toothpaste is a dental product that contains manufactured calcium phosphate. Calcium and phosphate are minerals that form 95% of tooth enamel and 70% of bones. NASA developed HAP ...