title: What's in toothpaste and why?
abstract: This article reviews the ingredients of toothpastes and their role in providing medicinal and cosmetic benefits to the consumer.
authors.affiliation: Dental Health Unit, Manchester Science Park, Lloyd Street North, Manchester M15 6SH.
authors.forename: Robin M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Davies
mesh_terms: D002626:Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; D003728:Dental Calculus / Q000517:prevention & control; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000517:prevention & control; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005421:Flavoring Agents / Q000737:chemistry; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000517:prevention & control; D010592:Pharmaceutic Aids / Q000737:chemistry; D013501:Surface-Active Agents / Q000737:chemistry; D014075:Tooth Discoloration / Q000517:prevention & control; D014100:Toothpastes / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D005421:Flavoring Agents; D010592:Pharmaceutic Aids; D013501:Surface-Active Agents; D014100:Toothpastes