Fluoride has been the standard ingredient in anti-cavity toothpaste, but modern oral care brands are bringing attention to a science-backed alternative: Hydroxyapatite. Remineralizing and enamel ...

A new method for chemically altering human urine could be used for producing medical implants and construction materials, ...

Human urine can be turned into hydroxyapatite now as researchers have developed a method for it. Hydroxyapatite is a mineral ...

Davids toothpaste doesn’t irritate my gums, comes in a neat recyclable tube, and fights cavities with a promising fluoride alternative, nano-hydroxyapatite.

Hydroxyapatite (HA) is a mineral found in human bones and teeth. It plays a role in the structural strength of bone and in bone regeneration.

A new Texas study was launched to determine whether or not an artificial mineral called mimetic hydroxyapatite can restore tooth enamel better than fluoride.Researchers tried it on patients with ...

New research shows that toothpaste containing hydroxyapatite, one of the main mineral components in teeth, can prevent cavities as effectively as fluoride, which has been used in toothpaste since ...

Toothpaste that uses a newer fluoride alternative called hydroxyapatite works to fight cavities—but is scarce in the United States.

One of the most common questions from patients recently is "Should I be using fluoride or hydroxyapatite?" The increased attention on ingredient transparency, "natural" solutions, and wellness culture ...

Oral care products containing fluoride-free hydroxyapatite, a natural form of calcium, may effectively reduce dental caries, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Dentistry.