Dental Technology and Advancements

The traditional toothpaste tube is a persistent environmental problem. Most are made from a mix of plastic and aluminum that is nearly impossible to recycle, leading to an estimated 1.5 billion tubes entering landfills annually [1]. Bite Toothpaste Bits entered the market to solve this specific issue, offering a dry, tablet-based alternative in refillable glass

Before the mid-20th century, dental health in America was in a state of crisis. In the early 1940s, it was estimated that Americans developed approximately 700 million cavities a year [1]. Toothpaste at the time was primarily used for cosmetic purposes—polishing teeth and freshening breath—rather than medical prevention. The introduction of Crest in 1955 changed