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Cavities may soon be a thing of the past. A recent study revealed a new, highly effective and more affordable method to prevent tooth decay in…

Cavities may soon be a thing of the past. A recent study revealed a new, highly effective and more affordable method to prevent tooth decay in…

Throughout my childhood I had no restorations in my mouth, other than pit and fissure sealants. My father and uncle were dentists, as was my brother-in-law.…

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London found that children living in areas with high levels of deprivation are three times more likely to develop severe…

A bill moving through the Kentucky Legislature would make fluoride treatment of drinking water optional for local municipalities. Parliamentary Bill 141 would repeal a mandate that…

Below we discuss what habits can lead to tooth decay and habits that can help prevent it. Sugary and acidic foods can contribute to tooth…

NewsFriday, March 8, 2024NIH-funded study finds noninvasive application of silver diamine fluoride superior to placebo.A topical liquid, silver diamine fluoride (SDF), may stop tooth decay in…

Poor oral health in children can stem from a variety of factors, including dietary choices, oral hygiene practices, fluoride intake, socioeconomic factors, and more. By…

Scientists have discovered a simple, low-cost solution for it the most common chronic disease among children: tooth decay.More than half of US children between the ages…

In a recent systematic review published in the journal JAMA Network, The researchers synthesized the available literature on interventions aimed at preventing oral health problems, particularly…