tooth decay

Cranberries Enlisted in Fight Against Tooth Decay

Wichita State professor of biological sciences J. David McDonald, PhD, and graduate assistant Alisha...

Marijuana Has Negative Effects on Oral Health Despite Legalization

Now that recreational marijuana is legal in Canada nationwide, the Ontario Dental Association (ODA)...

Study to Explore Link Between HIV and Tooth Decay

Vincent Richards, PhD, MSc, an assistant professor of biological sciences at Clemson University, has...

Parents Still Reporting Gaps in Oral Healthcare Knowledge

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) reports that 74% of parents in the...

Oral Health Gets the Spotlight During UN General Assembly

The eyes of the world are on the United Nations General Assembly in New...

Sweet E-Cigarettes Increase Cavities Risk

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

HfO2 Nanoparticles Identify and Eliminate S Mutans

Researchers at the University of Illinois have devised a practical nanotechnology-based method for detecting...

CDC Asks for Comments on New Fluoride Level Proposal

For more than 70 years, fluoride has been added to community water systems to...

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,...

Nanoparticles Break Up Plaque and Prevent Tooth Decay

An interdisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have used nanoparticles approved...