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Moms With Social Support Have Kids With Better Oral Health

The higher that mothers score on a measure of appraisal support, which is defined...

Genetics Has Little Impact on Oral Health

Genetic makeup does not predispose people to tooth decay, though children with overweight mothers...

SDF Programs Could Save Millions for Medicaid

Substituting silver diamine fluoride (SDF) for traditional restorative care in treating young children for...

Nova Scotia Expands Pediatric Dental Coverage

The government of Nova Scotia is expanding dental coverage for young residents of the...

Potential Filling Material May Regenerate Dentin

Anne George, PhD, of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry...

Sweet E-Cigarettes Increase Cavities Risk

E-cigarettes with sweet flavors can increase the risk of cavities, according to the ADA...

Poor Oral Health Linked to Death by Pneumonia in the Elderly

Elderly individuals with fewer teeth, poor dental hygiene, and more cavities constantly ingest more...

Tooth Decay Risk Doubles With Each Year Kids Don’t See a Dentist

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and other dental organizations all urge parents...

CALCIVIS Secures Funding for Imaging System Development

CALCIVIS has closed a £3.15 million equity funding round from existing investors Archangel Investors,...

Parents Underestimate How Much Sugar Is in Their Children’s Food

Parents often underestimate the amount of sugar in the foods that their children eat,...