Pediatric Dentistry Sees Greater Demand

2017-05-03

Pediatric dentistry is a growing field, according to Boyd Industries. The company notes that there will be more than 80 million people under the age

Report Supports Benefits of School-Based Sealant Programs

2017-04-25

Even though tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among children and teenagers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), many

Patients With Dental Phobia More Likely to Have Caries and Missing Teeth

2017-04-20

Dental anxiety is common, though it is considered a phobia when it has a marked impact on the patient’s well-being. For example, people with dental

CDC Releases Latest Childhood Caries Report

2017-03-13

Tooth decay continues to affect significant numbers of children across the nation as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new figures

Metabolic Diseases Significantly Alter Oral Bacteria

2017-03-07

Metabolic diseases—characterized by high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and obesity—increase salivary glucose, alter oral bacteria, and increase the risk of cavities and gum disease,

EPA Rejects Petition Asking for a Ban on Public Fluoridation

2017-03-02

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rejected a petition it received on November 23, 2016, from a coalition of grassroots groups and activists asking it

Early Pediatric Preventive Dental Care May Increase Long-Term Care

2017-03-01

Preventive care provided by dentists for children before the age of 2 years enrolled in Medicaid in Alabama may lead to more long-term care, reports

Resin Restorations Provide Alternatives to Drilling and Filling

2017-02-21

When patients present with a cavity in between their teeth, dentists typically have to numb the area and drill away the tooth structure to get

Diet Plays a Varied Role in Providing Kids With Fluoride

2017-02-16

Fluoride is essential to healthy teeth. However, diet plays a widely varying role in supplying children with beneficial amounts of fluoride. A team of researchers

Resin Sealings Delay and Replace Fillings in Caries Treatment

2017-02-14

Anesthesia and fillings are routine in dentistry now, but that soon may change. The University of Copenhagen School of Dentistry has been developing resin sealings

How Fast Food Impacts Your Patients’ Oral Health

2017-02-14

Fast food has become a staple of modern eating. When your patients have a busy schedule, it is so much easier for them to hit

Northern Lichen May Fight Caries and Gum Disease

2017-02-14

Researchers from Université Laval have isolated 6 compounds with antibacterial properties that may potentially help in the fight against caries and periodontal disease from a