Important New Data Presented Validating The Potential Of New Toothpaste Technology To Protect Against Enamel Erosion And Inhi



New study presented at the 54th European Organization for Caries Research (ORCA) Congress, July 2007 confirms data also presented at the International Association of Dental Research (IADR), March 2007.

Results from the aggressive in vitro erosion model presented at the ORCA congress showed that NovaMin (Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate compound) containing dentifrices protect against enamel erosion both with and without fluoride in this laboratory model using extracted human teeth. The NovaMin-containing paste was compared to a high fluoride paste (with 50% higher Fluoride levels than typical store-bought pastes) and provided more than doubled the level of protection, when both were compared to brushing without any toothpaste. The study attempted to model the oral environment of individuals with limited saliva function, as these individuals represent the highest cavity-risk group of adults. Hundreds of medicines, along with medical conditions like diabetes, Sjogren's syndrome and Parkinson's disease and certain cancer treatments all result in reduced saliva function and higher cavity risk. Combinations of fluoride and NovaMin in toothpastes also produced very favorable data in the study.

The previous root caries pH cycling model conducted with roots of human molars presented at the IADR showed similar potential of NovaMin (Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate compound) with and without fluoride to markedly inhibit root caries progression. In a laboratory model of normal salivary function, comparing to a popular store-bought fluoride toothpaste, the NovaMin-containing toothpaste showed very similar results, with double the protective ability when both products were compared to brushing with a placebo toothpaste.

"These studies reinforce a growing body of data that demonstrate both the protective and reparative potential of NovaMin. This adds to the clinically proven benefits of NovaMin against tooth sensitivity and gingivitis." Said Randy Scott, CEO of NovaMin Technology Inc. He continued: "The effects of NovaMin-containing pastes without Fluoride compare extremely favorably to fluoride toothpaste. We continue to also be excited about the combination of fluoride and NovaMin as a new gold-standard for cavity prevention."

About NovaMin

NovaMin addresses the rapidly growing, unmet oral care needs of adults and seniors. It does this by amplifying the natural biological defenses and repair mechanisms of the oral environment - resulting in teeth and gums that look healthier, feel healthier and are healthier.

NovaMin reverses the negative effects of time and age on teeth, combining essential minerals in their rare ionic form with saliva to form a new layer of tooth mineral. NovaMin is a non-toxic compound made from elements which are naturally critical for bone and tooth mineralization: calcium, phosphorus, silica, and sodium. Delivered in their common forms, these elements have very limited value in tooth health. However, delivered together, in their rare ionic form, makes them into powerhouses of tooth renewal.

Each microscopic NovaMin particle serves as a delivery system for these ions. When the particle is exposed to water (from your saliva or tap water) it instantly reacts - releasing billions of mineral ions that become available to the natural remineralization process in your mouth. It is this natural process that is the ideal re-builder of tooth mineral. These ions, along with naturally occurring ions in your saliva, combine to form hydroxyapatite crystals, the special form of hard and strong mineral in your teeth. No other man-made material is known to directly lead to the formation of these crystals in the body. For more information visit



Important New Data Presented Validating The Potential Of New Toothpaste Technology To Protect Against Enamel Erosion And Inhi