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Dental Students Spend Summer Break Treating Children in Kenya

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

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...

Nasal Spray Anesthesia Deemed Safe and Effective in Phase 3 Trial

A nasal spray that could replace needle-administered anesthesia is safe and effective, according to...

Clinic Opens in Nation with Just 5 Dentists

There are 1.2 million people in the Southeast Asian nation of East Timor, also...

Tax Reduces Sugary Beverage Consumption in Berkeley

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

Diverse Populations Face Oral Care Barriers Despite Awareness

Diverse communities have a stronger sense of responsibility when it comes to oral health...

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...

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...