The number one key factor to dental health is routine, said Dr. Matthew Carraway, a dentist with Basin Pediatric Dentistry.

Why is it important to improve the detection of dental caries (tooth decay)? Dentists often aim to identify tooth decay that has already advanced to a level which needs a filling. If dentists were ...

A 2023 randomized controlled trial in the Journal of Dentistry found that the bulk-fill base technique reduced procedure time ...

Early childhood caries is a common oral health issue in both developed and developing countries. Identifying caries lesions early can help in implementing minimally invasive treatment plans, ...

Research reveals how targeting gene could help correct oral disorders, prevent craniofacial birth defects.

"He hides his smile in every school photo," Jayden's mother told me, holding up a picture of her 6-year-old son.

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 ...

Dental caries (tooth decay) is very common and can cause pain, eating and speaking difficulties, and self-consciousness. Teeth are made up of three layers: enamel (hard outer layer), dentine (hard ...

Can aggressive management with remineralization and/or antibacterial agents successfully reduce the severity of dental caries in high-risk patients?

After a review of the relation of diet to dental caries, the authors conclude that improper diet is at least an important predisposing factor in the causation of tooth decay, since diets rich in ...

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the dental caries experience and clinical consequences of untreated dental caries (UDC) among primary school children of Al Jouf region, Saudi Arabia and to determine ...

According to a new study, combining exercise with omega-3 supplements reduced inflammation and, thereby, the severity of a chronic tooth root infection. It suggests a relatively simple means of ...