"While research had already confirmed that selectively removing decayed tissue is an effective approach to treating early tooth decay, dentists needed an evidence-based guideline to provide them with ...

Tooth decay can begin as soon as your child gets their first baby tooth. Fluoride, dental sealants, and regular dental cleanings can help prevent cavities from developing. According to the Centers for ...

When you drink cold water or a hot cup of coffee, do your teeth feel a little sensitive? Or, when you take a bite of food, do you have a toothache shortly after? If you answered yes, you might be ...

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 at ...

A new American Dental Association (ADA) clinical practice guideline suggests conservative methods to treat tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth could lead to better outcomes when used with ...

Two topical treatments applied to kids' cavities can stop the majority of them from progressing for years, according to a study led by NYU College of Dentistry and published in JAMA Network Open.

Two topical treatments applied to kids’ cavities can stop the majority of them from progressing for years, according to a study led by NYU College of Dentistry and published in JAMA Network Open.

About seven years ago, Aaron Silverbook and his then-girlfriend, a biologist, were perusing old scientific literature online. “A romantic evening,” joked Silverbook. That night, he came across a study ...

Our top story of the week is news you might want to pass on to your patients. A new study showed young people with periodontitis but no other diseases were twice as likely to have elevated blood ...