Dental products such as toothpastes, mouthwash and dental floss are
disclosed which products are enhanced by having dissolved, dispersed or
coated thereon a compound which promoted bone growth. Preferred compounds
are peptide sequences comprising 10 to 50 amino acids are disclosed. The
sequences are characterized by containing an integrin binding motif such
as RGD sequence and the remainder of amino acids contiguous with the RGD
sequence in matrix extracellular phosphoglycoprotein. The sequences may
be formulated for dispersed in toothpaste or a mouthwash and administered
to enhance bone/tooth growth. When the dental products are used
repeatedly over time they enhance good dental health.