tooth decay

Vitamin D May Reduce Risk of Caries in Kids

Tooth decay is reaching epidemic proportions in many pediatric populations. Common factors behind its...

Practice Dentistry at the Top of the World

Dentists who want adventure while doing good deeds should consider volunteering 2 weeks of...

One in Five Consumers Rarely or Never See the Dentist

Nationwide, 20% of consumers in the United States say they never visit the dentist...

Boston University Establishes Varnish Outreach in Nicaragua

Michelle Henshaw, MPH, DDS, and student Henry Capezio of Boston University (BU) travelled to...

Prosthetics Market to Hit $5.8 Billion by 2023

The global dental prosthetics market will rise from 2014’s total of $3.0 billion to...

Food Guidelines Include New 10% Limit on Sugar

In their 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the US Department of Health and Human...

Tax Slashes Sugary Beverage Purchases By 12% in Mexico

In 2013, Mexico passed an excise tax of one peso per liter on nondairy...

School-Based Hygiene Programs Prove Effective

Due to sugary snacks and inconsistent access to care, tooth decay is a growing problem,...

Alternative Mouthwash Techniques Prove Effective

Patients with special needs at high risk of caries often have difficulty using fluoride...

App Tells You How Much Sugar Is in Your Food

The Change4Life healthy eating campaign in the United Kingdom has released Sugar Smart, a...