To clarify: Currently, most
Tom's of Maine flouride toothpastes (except for new flavors like
Gingermint) are now
ADA accepted as
proven decay-preventing dentrifices. However, since Tom's does not believe in
animal testing they had to work with the ADA to develop alternate
certification testing that was
cruelty free, since the standard ADA acceptance tests involve
animal testing. This was only done relatively recently (within the last year or two.) Thus, Tom's is the only ADA-accepted
toothpaste that has not been
tested on animals.
Tom's also makes varieties with propolis and myrrh as the active ingredients for those who believe flouride is a Communist plot to contaminate our precious bodily fluids. As mentioned above these are not ADA accepted.