A 2023 randomized controlled trial in the Journal of Dentistry found that the bulk-fill base technique reduced procedure time by almost 60% and had better surface quality right after placement [2].

Quick, name the most common chronic disease of childhood in the United States. I bet you didn't say dental caries, or as any kid who has heard the ominous whirring sound of a dentist's drill would ...

DAILY CHECKUP: Tooth decay is nation’s top… Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Click to share on X (Opens in new window) ...

Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease in the U.S. − more common than childhood obesity, asthma and diabetes -- according to researchers from the National Health Institute.

Caries is the most common chronic disease around the world. Dental costs, including those pertaining to caries treatment, amount 5 % of the total health care-related costs around the world.

A study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association indicated that frequent recreational cannabis (FRC) use may cause tooth decay. In extreme cases, it can lead to severe tooth loss.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Did the kids brush this morning? February is National Children's Dental Health Month. The focus, this time, is on tooth decay. According to the CDC, just over half of all ...

Scientists have revealed a simple, low-cost solution to the most prevalent chronic disease among children: tooth decay.. More than half of U.S. children aged between 6 and 9 have had a cavity in ...

Tooth decay (dental caries) is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases in the United States. Dr. David Krol, a pediatrician, serves as Medical director of the Connecticut Children’s ...

Five times more children have cavities than asthma, and 51% of elementary school kids have some form of tooth decay. The AAPD is trying to make childhood dental healthcare more accessible.