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Victoire Queneau1, Anne Bourgeot2, Céline Couteau3
1Univ Clermont Auvergne, UFR d´Odontologie, Centre de Recherche en Odontologie Clinique EA 4847, F-63100, Clermont-Ferrand, France; CHU Estaing Clermont-Ferrand, Service d´Odontologie, 2 rue de Braga, F-63100, Clermont-Ferrand, France. victoire.queneau@uca.fr.
British Dental Journal
|January 23, 2026
Summary
Homemade toothpastes (DIYT) lack fluoride and may pose health risks. Dental professionals and patients need awareness regarding DIY toothpaste composition, effects, and limitations due to potential adverse outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oral hygiene
- Cosmetic science
- Public health
Background:
- Growing mistrust in commercial products fuels interest in homemade alternatives.
- Homemade toothpaste (DIYT) is a popular DIY cosmetic and hygiene product.
- Limited data exists on the safety and efficacy of DIY toothpaste.
Purpose of the Study:
- Systematically review online DIY toothpaste recipes.
- Analyze DIYT composition, measurement units, and conservation.
- Conduct a systematic literature review on DIYT effects and risks.
Main Methods:
- Searched four browsers for DIYT recipes (last 10 years).
- Conducted systematic literature review across five scientific databases (September 2024).
- Keywords: 'homemade toothpaste recipes', 'homemade toothpaste'.
Main Results:
- 116 DIYT recipes and 6 articles were identified.
- Recipes contained 2-11 ingredients; none included fluoride.
- Literature synthesis indicated a need for further research on DIYT effects and risks.
Conclusions:
- DIY toothpaste may have harmful effects.
- Dental professionals require education on DIYT risks.
- Patient awareness regarding DIYT limitations is crucial.
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