Long before flouride toothpaste became an everday part of American life, researchers at Indiana University were working on a better way to prevent tooth decay.
Indiana University dentist and researcher D. Joseph Muhler, working with IU chemistry profesors Dr. Harry Day and Dr. William Nebergal, helped develop a toothpaste formulation using stannous flouride.
Their research would ultimately become the foundation for Crest toothpaste and help change precentative dental care around the world.
THE STORY
ONE OF THE MOST FAMILIAR PRODUCTS IN YOUR BATHROOM HAS ROOTS IN INDIANA.
THREE HOOSIERS.
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BIG IDEA.
Three Indiana University researchers helped develop the stannous-flouride formulation that became the basis for Crest toothpaste
Indiana University dentist and researcher who led the early work on stannous flouride toothpaste.
Dr. Joseph Muhler
Indiana University professor of chemistry who contributed to the development of the formulation.
Dr. Harry Day
Indiana University chemistry reseatcher who helped refine the stannous flouride formula for us in toothpaste.