tooth decay

Fluoride Varnish Helps Remineralization and Prevents Caries

The prevalence of caries in adults and adolescents is declining, according to the Institute...

Beyond Brushing: Revamping Our Oral Care Practices

It has long been thought that our genomes may play a role in determining...

Grant to Support Oral Health America’s Education and Advocacy Efforts

The DentaQuest Foundation (DQF) has awarded Oral Health America (OHF) a $667,000 grant to...

New Policies Needed to Improve the Oral Health of Older Americans

Despite their unique challenges, the oral health of older adults in the United States has...

BDA Calls for Ban on Sales of Energy Drinks to Kids

The British Dental Association (BDA) is joining a campaign to ban the sale of...

A Tax on Sweet Snacks Could Reduce Sugar Consumption

As taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) go into effect around the world, researchers in...

Fluoride Found to Have No Effect on Cognitive Learning

The federal National Toxicology Program (NTP) has found no link between elevated levels of...

Bacteria Boost Antifungal Drug Resistance in Early Childhood Caries

In many cases, early childhood caries result from dental plaque that includes both bacteria...

CDC Reports Fewer Caries Among Youth Age 2 to 19 Years

While dental caries remains the most common chronic disease among children and adolescents between...

Respect the Primary Teeth

The term baby teeth is indeed a misnomer. The truth is that they are...