Nano-hydroxyapatite: What do I need to know?

Recently there has been a lot of interest in nano-hydroxyapatite as a remineralizing ingredient in oral health care products. Teeth are made up primarily of the hydroxyapatite mineral in small nano-particles that average about 20 nm. These microcrystals are the basic building blocks that in turn become enamel rods which make up the anatomy of […]

CariFree CEO Dr. V Kim Kutsch recently co-authored an excellent article with Compendium: Reconsidering Remineralization Strategies to Include Nanoparticle Hydroxyapatite. The findings of the study demonstrate that pH neutralization and nano hydroxyapatite are both strategies to be considered for remineralization. You may read the article here. Please note- a free login is required for reading

CariFree has continued to be recognized alongside other prominent toothpaste brands, most recently in a study1 published in JADA May 2019. The study compared seven toothpastes, all currently on the market. Three use ionic calcium-phosphate compounds, one (CariFree CTx4 Gel 1100) contained nano-hydroxyapatite and three others contained only sodium fluoride. The authors created in vitro […]

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In sickness and in health – what does the oral microbiome mean to us? An ecological perspective; Advanced in Dental Research 2018, Vol 29(I) 60-65; Marsh, P D DOWNLOAD FULL PDF HERE Dental Plaque as a Biofilm: The Significance of pH in Health and Caries; Compendium March 2009, Vol 30, Number 2, 76-87; Philip […]

Caries Risk Management™ P4 Dentistry™ Caries Risk Management™ and P4 Dentistry™ continue the research and development that allows dental professionals to improve their patient care. Patients participate in their own dental healthcare, finding the source of the problem rather than treating symptoms as they flare up. CariFree® created a CRA form to evaluate every patient’s […]

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