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Study Reveals How Caries-Causing Bacteria Survive in Dental Plaque

Extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) play a central role in the survival capabilities of caries-causing bacteria...

Nearly Half of Adults Miss a Quarter of Their Teeth When They Brush

Oral hygiene is essential to oral health. But brushing twice a day as recommended...

Encourage Your Patients to Celebrate National Brush Day

Kids across the country will get sacks full of sweet treats on Halloween. But...

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...

Dentists Can Provide Trick or Treat Goodies, Too

Halloween celebrates plenty of make-believe horrors, but it also can be very dangerous for...

DHSV Launches First Australian Study of Silver Diamine Fluoride

Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) will conduct the first Australian study of the use of...

Levy on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Sinks Their Sales by 11%

A levy of 10 pence per drink added to the price of sugar-sweetened beverages...

AAPD Releases SDF Guideline for Pediatric Patients

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has issued the first evidence-based guideline on...

Mobile Dental Clinics Help Reduce Long-Term Oral Disease

Gum disease and dental carries are the most common problems in oral health among...