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Tax Reduces Sugary Beverage Consumption in Berkeley

The penny-per-ounce tax that the city of Berkeley in California imposed on sugar-sweetened beverages...

Thirty Percent of Kids Miss School Due to Oral Health Problems

As parents get ready to send their kids back to school with new pencils...

Olympic Athletes at Greater Risk of Poor Oral Health

As the world’s greatest athletes gather in Rio de Janeiro for the Olympics, the...

Sealants Decrease Decay by 80% as Guidelines Get Updated

Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood illness, affecting 21% of kids aged...

Brits Blame Beverages for Bad Teeth Despite Inconsistent Care

The British reputation for poor oral hygiene may be exaggerated. But ask residents of...

Adhesive Curtails Infections, Inhibits Decay, and Extends Restoration

CuRE Innovations LLC, a startup founded to develop dental materials invented by faculty at...

Outreach Program Aims to Improve Oral Health in the Bronx

More than a third of the residents in the Bronx, NY, were born outside...

Risk Assessment Protocol Effectively Predicts Pediatric Caries

Dentists who account for their pediatric patients’ risk of developing dental caries can effectively...

Research Suggests Drinking Milk After Sweet Snacks to Fight Decay

If you don’t have your toothbrush handy after enjoying some cookies or candy, you...

Too Many Kids Risk Their Teeth with Sports Drinks

Sports drinks promise hydration and energy for athletes after a tough workout. But too...