tooth decay

America’s ToothFairy Celebrates a Decade of Service

America’s ToothFairy celebrated 10 years of improving smiles with a reception at the 2016 Chicago...

CDC Maps Out Sugary Beverage Consumption

Sweet beverages such as sodas and sports drinks account for a third of the...

Decay Increases After Calgary Stops Fluoridation

Since the City of Calgary ceased its public water fluoridation efforts in 2011, children...

Mouth Breathing May Mean More Tooth Decay

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

Got Fluoridated Milk? It Fights Cavities, Too

Municipalities have been fluoridating water for 70 years, cost-effectively preventing tooth decay. Yet more...

Oral Bacteria Linked to Stroke Risk

Researchers at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center in Osaka, Japan, have discovered a...

Sugar-Free Gum Could Save the UK Millions

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

Volunteers Give Kids a Smile This Weekend

Dental schools, societies, and associations all will be reaching out to their communities this...

Parents Lack Pediatric Oral Health Awareness

When it comes to the sugar in natural fruit juice, only 54% of adults...

Aid Helps Stroke Victims Communicate in the Dental Chair

Stroke victims face significant physical challenges. For example, loss of dexterity can make it...