Never knew about this

Statement on the recent Toothpaste and cancer scareFollowing a recent article in the Evening Standard reporting on a USA study which found chlorine in tap water and the anti-bacterial chemical triclosan can react to produce chloroform.If inhaled in large enough quantities, chloroform can cause depression, liver problems and, in some cases, cancer.
The UK government has not recommended the removal of toothpastes on sale to the public, including brand names such as Colgate and Sensodyne.The author of the recent study clearly stated that their research had no implications for toothpaste use. Having studied the evidence I am convinced that this research does not undermine the safety of toothpastes which contain triclosan.These toothpastes continue to be sold in the United Kingdom and we have no reservation in supermarkets continuing selling this product.
Professor Raman Bedi
BDS MSc DDS DSc FDSRCS (England) FDSRCS (Edinburgh) FFPH FDGP
Chief Dental Officer – England

18 April 2005