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Tax Slashes Sugary Beverage Purchases By 12% in Mexico

In 2013, Mexico passed an excise tax of one peso per liter on nondairy...

School-Based Hygiene Programs Prove Effective

Due to sugary snacks and inconsistent access to care, tooth decay is a growing problem,...

WVU Gets $50,000 Grant to Update Endodontics Lab

The West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry will use a $50,000 American Association...

Pelton & Crane Employees Assist Children’s Hospital

After a year of engaging and fun fundraisers, employees of Pelton & Crane delivered...

Benco Dental Names 3 Vice Presidents

Benco Dental has named 3 new vice presidents who will join its senior management...

Acid Erosion Awareness Campaign Gets Underway

The AGD has launched a national public awareness campaign about acid erosion to help...

Alternative Mouthwash Techniques Prove Effective

Patients with special needs at high risk of caries often have difficulty using fluoride...

Tooth Cells Migrate Before Growing

Molars don’t start as cells in the jaw and stay there, growing until they’re...

App Tells You How Much Sugar Is in Your Food

The Change4Life healthy eating campaign in the United Kingdom has released Sugar Smart, a...

Saliva Antibodies Offer Clues to Mortality Risks

Lower levels of antibodies in saliva are associated with an elevated risk of mortality...