Research finding: Innovative technique devised in Latvia for assessing the genuine fluoride efficacy in toothpaste brands
In a groundbreaking study, researchers at the University of Latvia, in collaboration with H.A.Brieger, have developed a new method to determine bioavailable fluoride ions during tooth brushing. This method provides a much more accurate understanding of how effectively fluoride-containing products work.
The study analyzed eight "Dzintars" toothpastes produced by H.A.Brieger, a leading cosmetics manufacturer in Latvia. The results were promising, with the bioavailable fluoride content in Dzintars toothpastes reaching up to 94% of the total declared fluoride amount. This is substantially more effective than many other toothpastes on the market, where bioavailability typically ranges from 73% to 86%.
The high bioavailable fluoride percentage in Dzintars toothpastes means that they release a greater proportion of fluoride in a form that is available to actively protect teeth against cavities, enhancing their anticaries effectiveness. The study analyzed multiple variants of Dzintars toothpaste, including whitening, multifunctional, sensitive, and gum care types, all showing this high bioavailable fluoride percentage.
Fluoride is the only scientifically proven active ingredient that effectively protects teeth against cavities. The high bioavailable fluoride content in Dzintars toothpastes makes them more effective in delivering anticaries benefits compared to many other products currently available on the market.
H.A.Brieger, the current owner of the Dzintars brand, has obtained quality management and good manufacturing practice certifications, including ISO 9001, GMP (ISO 22716), and ISO 13485:2016. The company's largest shareholder is the Estonian industrial manufacturing company Skinest Group, which operates in ten countries and employs over 1,400 people.
The Dzintars toothpaste range currently includes 10 products - four from the innovative Asari series and six functional toothpastes. The Asari series offers four products with particularly vibrant flavors: quince-apple, blackcurrant, orange, and rhubarb. The functional toothpaste line features four products - specially whitening, multifunctional, for sensitive teeth, and for healthy gums.
Anastasija Udalova, co-owner and director of H.A.Brieger, is particularly pleased with the University of Latvia's responsiveness to their initiative to conduct the study on Dzintars toothpastes. She believes that this development gives Dzintars toothpastes a competitive edge both domestically and internationally.
Comparatively, other toothpastes available on the market demonstrate significantly lower effectiveness in terms of bioavailable fluoride. The newly developed method by Latvian scientists allows a precise measurement of this bioavailability, setting Dzintars toothpastes apart in the market.
References: [1] University of Latvia press release, 2022. [2] H.A.Brieger press release, 2022.
The groundbreaking study, carried out by the University of Latvia and H.A.Brieger, sheds light on the high bioavailable fluoride content in Dzintars toothpastes, which not only enhances its anticavity effectiveness but also positions it as a leading health-and-wellness product in the fitness-and-exercise domain, as fluoride is the only scientifically proven active ingredient that protects teeth against medical-conditions like cavities.
