A 2023 randomized controlled trial in the Journal of Dentistry found that the bulk-fill base technique reduced procedure time ...

Early childhood caries (ECC)—the world's most prevalent chronic childhood disease—disproportionately targets specific teeth, ...

In the early stages of plaque eroding or penetrating a tooth, cavities can be harder to spot. But more advanced ones will be easier to see as holes form on the surface of a tooth.

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.

A lack of oral health literacy among caregivers and access to dental services is driving tooth decay in young children ...

Many home remedies can prevent cavities or stop them at a very early stage. Find out more about causes, preventive strategies, and when to see a dentist.

Tooth decay is one of the most common dental health problems in children and adults. You can prevent and reverse tooth decay if you catch it early. ‌Teeth have a protective coating on their ...

This cavity-fighting duo is enough to reverse early tooth decay in most people, the experts said. But some, like those more prone to decay because they produce less saliva (such as smokers, older ...

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 ...