Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste Tablets: Pharmacist Considerations
- Consumers are increasingly focused on sustainability and ingredient transparency in oral care products.
- Harper, speaking with Pharmacy Times on January 21, 2026, detailed ENML's approach to incorporating the latest advancements in hydroxyapatite technology.
- Recent studies have addressed concerns regarding nano hydroxyapatite, with research indicating that particle shape, rather than size, is the primary factor influencing safety.
ENML Balances Oral Care Innovation with Safety and Sustainability
Consumers are increasingly focused on sustainability and ingredient transparency in oral care products. ENML, a leader in hydroxyapatite toothpaste tablets, prioritizes both patient safety and environmental obligation while navigating evolving research and clinical expectations, according to Jordan Harper, DMD.
Harper, speaking with Pharmacy Times on January 21, 2026, detailed ENML’s approach to incorporating the latest advancements in hydroxyapatite technology. The company initially formulated its toothpaste tablets with micro hydroxyapatite due to limited research supporting the safety of nano hydroxyapatite.
“Our first formulation just had micro hydroxyapatite in it, because the literature wasn’t fully supporting nano just yet. There were some things to be ironed out still in the nano spectrum world that,over the last year,have been ironed out. More studies have come out, and it came down to less the particle size; the more the particle shape was the problem.” – Jordan Harper, DMD
Recent studies have addressed concerns regarding nano hydroxyapatite, with research indicating that particle shape, rather than size, is the primary factor influencing safety. this allows for greater clinical efficacy while maintaining patient safety. ENML actively monitors new research and publications to ensure its products meet both standards.
ENML also focuses on sourcing ingredients responsibly. While some toothpaste components, like hydroxyapatite, require synthetic production – naturally occurring sources involve grinding teeth or oyster shells – this allows for precise control over particle shape and, consequently, safety.
Pharmacists play a crucial role in guiding patients through newer oral care formats like toothpaste tablets. As readily accessible healthcare professionals, they can provide informed recommendations and address consumer questions about these innovative products.