Having survived a previous job loss and economic downturn, this writer describes a familiar financial fear as inflation undermines years of progress.

Dental plaque is a complex biofilm at the heart of oral disease. Learn how it causes cavities and gum inflammation and why ...

Dry mouth significantly increases the risk of tooth decay and gum disease, Dr. Silver explains. This is because saliva is crucial as it helps neutralize acids produced by bacteria in the mouth, wash ...

Scientists have made an important discovery that could change the way we understand and prevent tooth decay. Researchers from ...

They're nearly three times more likely to have lost all their teeth due to problems such as gum disease and tooth decay. Serious mental illnesses include major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder ...

Our findings show the significant personal costs of dental disease among people with mental illness, and highlight the relationship between oral and mental health.

Despite being largely preventable, tooth decay remains the most common chronic disease among children in the U.S., and Florida is no exception.

In addition, only 37% of Florida third graders had dental sealants. These thin coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of molars are proven to prevent up to 80% of cavities. Nationwide, 51.4% of kids ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to push for curbs on fluoride in drinking water.

Previous studies identified dental caries as the most prevalent condition among PWUD. [19, 58] Moreover, dental caries are more prevalent and severe among people who use MA, when compared to non ...

Oral health has an image problem. It’s often dismissed as an afterthought, inconvenience, or cosmetic procedure, a noticeable difference to how we prevent heart disease with wide-scale public ...