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

Brushing your teeth should protect your oral health. However, some toothpaste might not be as protective as you think. Here ...

Scientists have found that keratin, the protein in hair and skin, can repair and protect tooth enamel. The material forms a mineralized layer that halts decay and restores strength, outperforming ...

"Periotrap" is the name of the new toothpaste designed to gently stop periodontitis bacteria. Here's how it works. Photo: Getty Images/Glowimages RF Periodontitis affects nearly every second German at ...

It's a mistake you hopefully only make once. In your morning rush to get ready, you brush your teeth before you head to the kitchen and down a big glass of orange juice. Yuck! What makes your clean, ...

Periodontitis is widespread and can have serious consequences for overall health. Researchers at Fraunhofer have identified a substance that selectively inhibits only those bacteria that cause ...

Subculturing of a P. gingivalis sample after cultivation for further testing of the active substance. In the laboratory, the bacteria are grown on nutrient medium (agar) in Petri dishes. The oral ...

Toothpaste tubes have long been a challenge to recycle due to being made of different materials (primarily aluminum and plastics) that render them incompatible with recycling streams. However, Colgate ...