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Bristol Gets “Sugar Smart” to Fight Tooth Decay

A quarter of the 5-year-old children in Bristol, England, have tooth decay, according to...

Kids Endure 161 Extractions a Day in the UK

Pediatric oral health remains a significant challenge in the United Kingdom, with 40,800 hospital...

Disparities Persist in Children’s Oral Health Despite Equal Access to Care

The oral health of children who receive dental care through Medicaid lags behind their...

Startup’s Prototype Gel Regrows Enamel and Halts Decay

Tooth decay remains a key challenge for general practitioners. Drilling and filling doesn’t have...

New Taxes Won’t Dramatically Raise Sugary Beverage Prices

The nation went to the polls to choose our next President on Tuesday, yet...

Sealants Save Dental and Productivity Costs in the Long Run

Recent research has demonstrated that school-based dental sealant programs effectively protect the permanent teeth...

World Health Organization Calls for Taxes on Sugary Drinks Worldwide

To stem rising rates of tooth decay as well as obesity and type 2...

Sealants Prevent Up to 80% of Cavities in Kids

Applying dental sealants to the back teeth could prevent up to 80% of cavities...

Volunteer Registration Opens for Give Kids A Smile 2017

Henry Schein Inc. is looking for dentists and other oral health professionals to mark...

Hawaii Leads Nation in Pediatric Tooth Decay

While pediatric tooth decay appears to be reaching epidemic proportions across the United States,...