title: Role of toothpastes in the cleaning of teeth.
abstract: Toothpastes have improved significantly over the last 2000 years to the point where they are very proficient in their cleaning attributes. However, research continues, so further improvement may still be possible.
authors.affiliation: SmithKline Beecham Consumer Brands, Weybridge, Surrey, UK.
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Forward
mesh_terms: D003728:Dental Calculus / Q000628:therapy; D003741:Dental Deposits / Q000628:therapy*; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000628:therapy; D014100:Toothpastes / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D014100:Toothpastes