Toothpaste made from human hair could soon join the toolkit for dental care, offering both sustainability and clinical benefits. Researchers at King’s College London say keratin, a protein found in ...

Toothpaste made from hair may offer a sustainable and clinically effective method for protecting and repairing damaged teeth. Researchers in London discovered that keratin, a protein found in hair, ...

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 ...

Dentists are warning health-conscious people to avoid homemade and fluoride-free toothpaste if they want to avoid issues with their teeth. The warning comes amid a rise in demand for herbal toothpaste ...

Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...

Data support the use of fluoride in toothpaste to prevent decay, but there is no standardization of fluoride levels in toothpaste. Researchers performed an updated, comprehensive review to see if the ...