Since caries on fissured surfaces account for over 80% of all caries on young permanent teeth, dental radiography may not effectively identify early non-cavitated lesions on critical tooth surfaces.

Background Optical caries detection has the potential to be incorporated in telehealth medicine for preventive dental screening. The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare visible and ...

Florida became the second state in the country to end its practice of adjusting fluoride levels in its water supply.

• the use of these methods will indicate that 336 tooth sites or surfaces will have early tooth decay, and of these, 43 (13%) will have no disease (incorrect diagnosis - false positive); • of the 664 ...

Florida is one of the worst states in the US when it comes to access to affordable dental care – and children are suffering ...

"He hides his smile in every school photo," Jayden's mother told me, holding up a picture of her 6-year-old son.

The management of early childhood caries is a critical issue in paediatric dentistry, and the use of preformed dental crowns represents a cornerstone in its treatment. In recent years, innovations ...

The research was led by Professor Shi Huang, Assistant Professor in Microbiology from the Division of Applied Oral Sciences and Community Dental Care at the HKU Faculty of Dentistry. The team also ...

Dental care delays are common, but they come with risks. Learn what causes them and how we can change the pattern.

Citing "evolving scientific research," Gov. Kevin Stitt is ending Oklahoma's endorsement of fluoride in drinking water.