Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments on fluoride are prompting questions about its safety in drinking water. Here's what ...

Claims suggesting NIH declared that fluoride in drinking water reduces the IQ of children are misleading and take a recent ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims about fluoride in the drinking water are linked to Cold War conspiracy theories about the ...

Q: What causes cavities in children? A: The combination of bacteria, food, and acid that sticks to the teeth is the main cause of cavities. Over time, the acids made by the bacteria eat away at the ...

People in countries including Australia and Canada also consume fluoride in drinking water. A 2021 study demonstrated that ...

The Royal College of Surgeons has urged trick or treaters not to eat lollipops or sweets to avoid tooth decay.

We evaluated the prevalence of HPV DNA in the oral cavity/oropharynx in a cross section of children aged 2 weeks to 20 years. Methods: A risk factor questionnaire and oral exfoliated cells were ...

One in five children brush less than twice per day or never Only 45 per cent of parents take their child to a dentist by the ...

The American Dental Association says adding fluoride to water streams is a "safe, beneficial, and cost-effective" public ...

However, too much sugar can harm children's health, leading to obesity, tooth decay, and an increased risk of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes. Overconsumption of sugar can also contribute to ...