Jade inlays, typically reserved for adults, have been discovered on the teeth of young Maya children aged only 8 to 10 years, ...

We’ve all heard the scary stories about cavities. Those little holes in your teeth that cause pain and sometimes lead to ...

It also shows this figure varied greatly nationwide: some 39.4% of Year 6 children suffered from dental decay in ...

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

US conservatives push bans on fluoride in drinking water, citing health risks, while health officials stress its proven role in reducing tooth decay and strengthening teeth since 1945.

Scientists are uncovering how gene clusters in oral bacteria help form sticky biofilms, opening doors to cavity prevention ...

Recently, Colgate-Palmolive agreed to transform its marketing and packaging of toothpaste for small children to show pea-sized dabs on toothbrushes rather than large swirls over concerns by the Texas ...

In a May 2025 national poll by the Consumer Healthcare Products Association in cooperation with the American Dental Association (ADA), more than 4 out of 5 survey takers said they are familiar with ...

It is widely thought that orthodontic procedures are intended solely for young individuals. They imagine braces, school ...

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people looked after their teeth — and how often they visited the dentist. In 2020, many ...