Nearly 70% of dentists do not treat children with Medicaid benefits, according to a new whitepaper from Atlanta-based DSO Benevis. The whitepaper, “Poverty Shapes Oral Health,” highlights how ...

Background Child dental caries is highly prevalent worldwide, with significant treatment costs, but its broader societal ...

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

Dental caries is a prevalent but sometimes disregarded ailment that may have systemic health effects, such as being linked to primary hypertension in kids and teenagers. Knowing this connection might ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS A pulpotomy is a dental procedure that treats infected teeth. It is usually performed on primary (baby) teeth in children, but it can also be used for adults ...

Does tobacco use contribute to caries formation in adolescents? This Swedish study evaluated the risk.

Oral care products containing fluoride-free hydroxyapatite, a natural form of calcium, may effectively reduce dental caries, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Dentistry.

The Caries Disparities in Primary Care Settings Study is currently in the pilot phase. This study will conduct pilot-testing in two practices to prepare for a clinical trial of oral health ...

Failures in composite resin restorations were consistently due to secondary caries, primary caries, postoperative sensitivity, marginal defects, and marginal discoloration. Glass ionomer cement ...

Nursing bottle caries is caused by prolonged exposure to sugary liquids during sleep or naps in young children. Read on to learn its symptoms.

Having untreated dental caries or missing teeth was associated with a higher risk for incident ischemic stroke and death, particularly among Black individuals, according to a study published in ...