Varnish VLC: A flake glass dental coating

Varnish VLC: A flake glass dental coating

Technology & Engineering Varnish VLC: A flake glass dental coating to protect against wear and erosion Tooth decay affects a third of children and almost half of adults in Britain. Treating caries early on could save the NHS £8.2 million every year – yet existing...
Toothpaste tablet

Toothpaste tablet

Technology & Engineering A toothpaste tablet to reduce plastic waste A novel toothpaste tablet that uses poly gamma glutamate (PGGA) to augment the action of fluoride, replace non-biodegradable ingredients and packaging, and usher in a more sustainable toothpaste...
Sustained fluoride-release additive for dental products

Sustained fluoride-release additive for dental products

Technology & Engineering Sustained fluoride-release additive for dental products Dental caries (tooth decay) results from the de-mineralization of the tooth enamel by acidic fluids. The fluoride ion concentration from a toothpaste or mouthwash has an initial peak...