Yes, it's safe to visit the dentist while pregnant—here’s what doctors and dentists recommend and why it matters.

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, ...

Water fluoridation has been implemented since the mid-twentieth century and has been instrumental in reducing caries by approximately 25% in both children and adults. However, concerns over potential ...

A recent study published in the journal of BMC Oral Health found dental caries to increase the risk of osteoporosis (OP) and postmenopausal OP with pathological fractures, indicating a possible ...

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Figure 1. Intraoral and dental x-ray photographs at the initial examination (2 years and 9 months-old). (A) Intraoral photographs at the initial dental examination. Teeth showed numerous opaque white ...

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Dental caries can be defined as the breakdown of vulnerable dental hard tissues caused by acidic byproducts produced through the bacterial fermentation of dietary carbohydrates. This condition is ...