caries

Using Protein to Fill Cavities Could Regenerate Dentin

Dentists today typically use amalgam or other artificial compounds to fill cavities. Anne George,...

Staying Up Late Can Give Kids Cavities

Adolescents who stay up late are almost 4 times as likely to suffer from...

Imaging Technology Spots Caries 2 Days After They Start

Dentists rely on x-ray imaging and visual inspection to detect caries. However, x-rays can’t...

3M Donates 3,000 Sealant Kits to Give Kids a Smile

3M will donate 3,000 introductory sealant kits to the ADA Foundation to use during...

Dental Tools Make Johns Hopkins List of Public Health Successes

In recognition of its centennial, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has...

Teens Avoid Sugary Beverages With Health Warning Labels

Teenagers are less likely to say they would buy sugar-sweetened beverages that include health...

Dental Students Spend Summer Break Treating Children in Kenya

While most dental students spend their summer breaks recharging and getting ready for the...

Fluoridated Water Beats Fluoridated Salt in Preventing Caries

Community water fluoridation (CWF) has been improving oral health and preventing caries for 70...

Researchers Map Enamel at the Atomic Level to Stop Decay

Dentists can use today’s latest imaging technologies to spot tooth decay in its earliest...

Glass Ionomer Restorative Eliminates Steps for Faster Treatment

Patients who are prone to caries often can be the most restless, so speed...