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Hydroxyapatite toothpaste promises to better protect your teeth. Here's what the science says.
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- Popular Science
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Why it matters for dental
Dentists and hygienists may encounter patient questions about hydroxyapatite toothpastes; the article states that the ADA Seal requires fluoride and that hydroxyapatite is not an ADA-approved anti-cavity ingredient in the U.S.
Key points
- 01
The ADA Seal of Acceptance requires fluoride; the article states hydroxyapatite toothpastes lack this approval in the United States.
- 02
Two randomized clinical trials funded by Dr. Kurt Wolff GmbH & Co. KG compared hydroxyapatite and fluoride toothpastes over 12-18 months and found comparable cavity protection in children and adults.
- 03
In July 2025 the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety concluded that rod-shaped nano-hydroxyapatite is safe up to 30 percent in toothpaste and 10 percent in mouthwash.
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Hydroxyapatite toothpastes are sold online and in stores in the United States but lack FDA or ADA approval as an anti-cavity ingredient.
Who should care
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