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California’s Brightest Students Shine at Table Clinic Competition

A group of 30 students representing California’s dental schools gathered at CDA Presents in...

Imaging Reveals Structure Behind Dentin’s Durability

Dentin is one of the toughest materials in the human body. Using synchrotron radiation,...

Chemicals May Weaken Enamel in Children’s Teeth

Chemicals commonly found in plastics and fungicides may be weakening children’s teeth by disrupting...

Enamel Reveals “Killer Walrus” Had a Simple Diet

Biologists have thought that an ancient walrus known as Pelagiarctos thomasi roamed the waters...

ADA Approves Code for Canary System

The ADA has approved the addition of a procedure and billing code for caries...

Mouth Breathing May Mean More Tooth Decay

People who breathe with their mouths during sleep may see more tooth decay, according...

Silver in Retainers Stops Streptococcus Mutans

Plaque accumulates around the rough surfaces of retainers, and enamel demineralization may follow. According...

Sugar-Free Gum Could Save the UK Millions

Pediatric tooth decay is a growing crisis in the United Kingdom (UK), affecting 34%...

AAO Ranks the Acid Levels in Popular Drinks

Soft drinks—even diet drinks, sports drinks, and fruit drinks that are low in sugar...

Restorations: 96.9% Still Successful Ten Years Later

Restorations face a hostile environment in the mouth, so durability is key to their...