tooth decay

Xylitol Shows No Positive Effect on Orthodontic Patients

The effects of added sugar in food on tooth decay are well known, prompting...

SDF Alternatives Examined for Treating Childhood Caries

Research has shown that the application of 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is effective...

Flying Dentists Get Online Resources Down Under

The dental personnel of Australia’s Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) now have access to...

Halloween Recipes Are Certified Safe for Orthodontia

Halloween can be scary, especially if you’re an orthodontist. That’s why the American Association...

Emergency Room Visits on the Rise for Dental Patients

The number of children visiting the dentist has increased while dental care among adults...

Poor Oral Health May Indicate Early Dementia

Dentists may be able to detect the early stages of dementia in their patients...

$7 Million in NIH Awards to Fight Disparities in Pediatric Care

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will award 10 research grants designed to eliminate...

Dental Equipment Market to Hit $8.45 Billion by 2020

The global dental equipment market will rise from $6.081 billion (U.S.) in 2013 to...

Minorities Face Disparities in Oral Care

The Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust has released its 2015 Kelly Report on Health...

Silica Particles Could Fix Damaged Teeth

The development of coated silica nanoparticles could be used in the restorative treatment of...