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Diabetes Will Have a Growing Impact on the Oral Health of Our Aging Population

As baby boomers glide into the next chapter of being considered senior citizens, health...

Sugar-Free Gum May Prevent Further Caries Development

Chewing sugar-free gum could help reduce the further development of caries in adults and...

Most Infants and Nearly All Toddlers Consume Added Sugars

Nearly two-thirds of infants (61%) and almost all toddlers (98%) consume added sugars in...

Injectable Nanoparticles May Guard Teeth Against Tooth Decay

Rodrigo França, DDS, MSc, PhD, of the University of Manitoba Dr. Gerald Niznick College...

Delta Dental of Arizona Ramps Up SDF Treatments

As silver diamine fluoride (SDF) gains traction as an effective, pain-free, topical treatment for...

Streamlining Extensive Caries Treatment: The Use of Glass Ionomer and Placement Templates

INTRODUCTION Many individuals develop dental anxiety during childhood despite conscientious efforts by dental professionals...

BDA Applauds Plan to Fight Obesity and Tooth Decay Together

The British Dental Association (BDA) applauds the independent report from departing UK Chief Medical...

Study to Explore Cost-Effectiveness of School-Based Dental Programs

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded a five-year, $842,400 grant...

Kids Who Watch Lots of TV Have Lots of Cavities

Children who watch more than 90 minutes of television a day are 33% more...

A Third of Adults Brush Their Teeth Incorrectly

One third of adults in the United States are under-brushing or over-brushing their teeth,...