fluoride

Tap Water Drinkers Have Less Tooth Decay But More Lead in Their Blood

American children and adolescents who don’t drink tap water, which is typically fluoridated, are...

Grant to Further Compare Silver and Sealants in Cavity Prevention

As part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Institute on Minority...

Oral Health Guidelines Not Enough for Today’s “Grazing” Culture

Oral health experts all recommend brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste without...

How to Improve Caries Control in Patients With Dry Mouth

Dry mouth is a problem for both the patient and the dentist. There is...

Reduce Procedure Time and Simplify the Overall Restorative Process

Sponsored Editorial BISCO’s next-generation resin cement combines the benefits of bonding with the simplicity...

Fluoride Linked With Lower Intelligence in Children

Fluoride in the urine of pregnant women shows a correlation with lower measures of...

Poor Oral Health Costs United Kingdom £105 Million in Sick Days

Oral health problems cost the United Kingdom more than £105 million ($135.5 million) in...

Collaboration Sought to Address Rural Disparities in Oral Healthcare

As residents of rural communities continue to face challenges in accessing oral healthcare, the...

EPA Rejects Petition Asking for a Ban on Public Fluoridation

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rejected a petition it received on November 23,...

Pediatric Dentistry Should Focus on Caries Prevention

This February, dentistrytoday.com celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month with news stories, interviews, and...