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“Cake Culture” Adds to Adult Tooth Decay

Sweet snacks can be one of the fun perks of office life, from morning...

Pediatric Tooth Decay Vexes Australia as Government Debates Care

Pediatric tooth decay is a growing worldwide epidemic, as a University of Adelaide study...

FDA Emphasizes Added Sugars on New Nutrition Labels

The nutrition label included on packaged food in the United States is about to...

Changing Demographics Demand Age-Appropriate Oral Care

Today’s dentists may see multiple generations of patients: kids with tooth decay, parents who...

Restaurants Urged to Offer More Water

Nothing beats water when it comes to keeping teeth healthy. But while licensed restaurants...

Dental Cases Spike in Florida ERs: A Q&A with Dr. Scott L. Tomar

Patients who lack insurance often turn to hospital emergency rooms (ERs) for dental care...

How to Spot Child Abuse Among Your Patients

About 702,000 children were substantiated victims of child abuse or neglect in 2014, according...

Device Detects Cavities Before an X-Ray Can

The next wave of dental technology may include decay detection. A US patent has...

Great Britain Imposes Sugar Levy on Soft-Drink Companies

Great Britain will impose a levy on soft-drink producers and importers based on the...

Bacteria Enlisted in Fight Against Cavities

Bacteria typically get the blame for causing tooth decay. But a previously unidentified strain...