Toothpastes

Van Loveren (Dental School Amsterdam, the Netherlands) presents this technical volume on therapeutic and cosmetic functions of toothpaste. The book addresses common roles of toothpaste, including remineralization with fluoride or other agents, prevention of plaque, gingivitis, and halitosis, whitening, and sensitivity treatment. In particular, the activity, availability, and effectiveness of fluoride is treated from several different angles, as is the influence of user-dependent biological and behavioral factors such as saliva production and toothpaste use pattern. Mechanical, chemical, biological, and practical considerations are discussed with respect to each active component. Dentists will find this an informative reference for advising patients on toothpaste selection and use. Annotation c2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)