Learn what the latest studies say about root canals—when they’re needed, how they work, and why quality care matters.

A lack of oral health literacy among caregivers and access to dental services is driving tooth decay in young children research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has confirmed, with early ...

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].

How quickly this damage, or tooth decay, develops depends mostly on how much of these starchy, sugary foods you consume and how well you clean your teeth, he said. Can you reverse tooth decay?

Colorado’s finding of a history of tooth decay in 61% of third graders is both in line with the national average and still far too high, said Dr. Karen Foster, a Denver dentist.

Some of these symptoms will not go away, but luckily, you won’t be taking the GLP-1 forever,” Dr. Elizabeth Walton said.

A new, free, online support package aims to empower parents of young autistic children to look after their dental health—and ...

Fluoride also reverses early tooth decay by replacing and preventing loss of minerals in teeth. Before community water fluoridation, tooth decay was widespread and severe among Americans.

Florida is following Utah in removing fluoride from water. But when Calgary, Alberta, did the same, they eventually added it back when tooth decay rates skyrocketed.

In school-based dental programs, health professionals often use sealants-thin, protective coatings applied to the surface of children's back teeth-to safeguard against tooth decay.

Community water fluoridation can reduce tooth decay by about 25% in children and adults — so what's the controversy over fluoride?