New research that products containing bacteria-fighting triclosan could expose consumers to a probable human carcinogen is bringing attention to Colgate-Palmolive Co. as its Colgate Total toothpaste ...

A research review performed by the Cochrane Collaboration has found that toothpaste containing triclosan/copolymer is effective in reducing plaque, gingivitis, bleeding gums, and tooth decay. Cochrane ...

Aekyung Industry announced that it has decided to voluntarily recall six toothpaste products after detecting trace amounts of triclosan, a preservative not permitted for use in oral care products, in ...

The ADA is addressing questions raised last week about the safety of triclosan, an ingredient in Colgate Total toothpaste. Triclosan is the active ingredient in Colgate Total that fights plaque and ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Brushing twice a day with antibacterial toothpaste and using a toothbrush with a built-in tongue scraper can eliminate chronic bad breath, according to research presented ...

A new study conducted in mice demonstrates precisely how triclosan, an antimicrobial found in toothpaste, toys and thousands of other products, can trigger gut inflammation. An international team of ...

The mechanism that links a common ingredient in toothpaste to inflammatory bowel disease has been revealed, raising questions about the wisdom of its use in several health products. Clean teeth are an ...

A new study found that a common element found in popular products is responsible for inflammation in the gut. Triclosan is a compound that was banned by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2016.