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Fluoride Varnish Helps Remineralization and Prevents Caries

The prevalence of caries in adults and adolescents is declining, according to the Institute...

Beyond Brushing: Revamping Our Oral Care Practices

It has long been thought that our genomes may play a role in determining...

BDA Calls for Ban on Sales of Energy Drinks to Kids

The British Dental Association (BDA) is joining a campaign to ban the sale of...

A Tax on Sweet Snacks Could Reduce Sugar Consumption

As taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) go into effect around the world, researchers in...

Biofilm Research Garners AADR Awards

The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) recognized two Penn Dental Medicine postdoctoral students...

Water Fluoridation Found to Be Safe and Effective Again

Water fluoridation is a safe and effective public health measure, according to Public Health...

Primary Care Physicians Feel Unprepared for Role in Prenatal Oral Health

Primary care physicians may feel underequipped to provide adequate oral health counseling to pregnant...

Missing Teeth May Indicate Diabetes Risk

New research from the City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, Calif, adds...

Advances in Stem Cell Research Promise Dental Regeneration

The tooth fairy may have been on to something when she started collecting baby...

Fluoride Guidelines Get Reconsidered at IADR Meeting

Fluoride has played a significant role in improving oral health over the past 70...