A lack of oral health literacy among caregivers and access to dental services is driving tooth decay in young children research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has confirmed, with early childhood ...

A new American Dental Association (ADA) clinical practice guideline suggests conservative methods to treat tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth could lead to better outcomes when used with ...

(Ozkan Guner/Unsplash) Heading to the dentist for work on cavities isn't the most pleasant childhood experience – even if ...

(Nanowerk News) A collaboration between researchers from Cornell University, Northwestern University and University of Virginia combined complementary imaging techniques to explore the atomic ...

Imagine stopping a tooth cavity in its tracks with just a drop of liquid brushed onto the offending spot. No shots, drilling, anxiety or pain involved. The tooth is instantly stronger and less ...

Atom probe tomography (APT) and other techniques revealed that human enamel contains small chemical flaws that may affect the resiliency of the fundamental building blocks of teeth, in a study ...

Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...

Tooth decay can begin as soon as your child gets their first baby tooth. Fluoride, dental sealants, and regular dental cleanings can help prevent cavities from developing. According to the Centers for ...

An estimated 2.5 billion people live with untreated tooth decay in permanent teeth, and science has finally found a way to restore lost enamel using an innovative repair gel ()! According to research ...