It's a dental service that's rarely covered by health insurance - and yet it's one that many dentists recommend. How effective is a professional teeth cleaning really in protecting against tooth decay ...

Beyond fresh breath, discover how different mouthwashes target specific issues like plaque, gingivitis, and cavities, as ...

A SHIVER down the spine from a scoop of ice cream could be a thing of the past for many after scientists at a British ...

People love a conspiracy theory, and the field of dentistry isn’t immune to shifty speculations. One notion currently tumbling around the socials is the idea that all decayed teeth can be healed ...

Bill Belichick may not be having the college coaching debut he had hoped for in his first season with the North Carolina Tar Heels, but the New England Patriots legend is still undisputed when it ...

Although Southwest Airlines is moving forward with hitting the kill button on one of its distinguishing features, the airline still plans to do things slightly differently from its competitors. “If ...

Root caries occur on exposed root surfaces, which are more vulnerable to demineralization than enamel. The prevalence of root caries is rising sharply due to increased tooth retention in an aging ...

Background Children with limited access to dental care can be negatively impacted by reduced frequency of oral health monitoring, delays in diagnosis of dental disease and increased waits for dental ...

Conventional views associate microbial biofilm with demineralization in root caries (RC) onset, while research on their collagenases role in the breakdown of collagen matrix has been sporadically ...

Cavities form when bacteria, acids, and food particles linger on your teeth and cause decay. The good news is that there are simple steps you can take to prevent them, plus signs to know when it’s ...

Alexandria, VA – The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) and the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) have announced the ...