Dental sealants are a proven, simple tool to prevent decay, so why does the dental community still treat them as a pediatric ...

A pilot program helped Ohio kids access oral health care by training pediatricians to provide preventative dental care.

Cavities aren't solely caused by sugar; starchy foods, acidic drinks, and poor oral hygiene also contribute to enamel erosion ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Trick-or-treating is a fun way for kids and families to get outside, but lots of candy could mean decaying teeth. Childhood tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease, ...

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 Care ...

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) demonstrated how a multifaceted intervention approach ...

As more places in the U.S. look to ban fluoride in drinking water, it's more important than ever to know the best ways to ...

But if washing out the minty aftertaste of the paste is absolutely necessary, then it is best to rinse out 20 minutes after the initial brush or take a tiny sip of water. This one’s a brush job. After ...

Three hundred orphans in an asylum near Ann Arbor, Mich, raised a tumult of delight last week when they learned that Professor Russell Welford Bunting, University of Michigan oral pathologist, had ...