Genetic Defects in Enamel Increase Likelihood of Caries
2017-02-08
Tooth decay isn’t just the result of poor oral hygiene. It also may be genetic. Researchers at the University of Zurich have pinpointed a gene
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Funding Available to Install or Improve Community Fluoridation
2017-02-07
In 2014, 74.4% of the US population were served by community water systems that received fluoridated water, according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Sugary Beverages Continue to Dominate American Diets
2017-02-03
Despite efforts to improve awareness of healthier options, adults and children alike continue to consume unhealthy amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages, the Centers for Disease Control
Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month This February
2017-02-01
This February, dentistrytoday.com celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month with news stories, interviews, and blogs all about safeguarding pediatric oral health. #NCDHM February is National
Bristol Gets “Sugar Smart” to Fight Tooth Decay
2017-01-24
A quarter of the 5-year-old children in Bristol, England, have tooth decay, according to the city’s government. Meanwhile, 57% of its adults are overweight, and
Global Dental Consumables Market to Hit $35 Billion by 2021
2017-01-20
The global dental consumables market will grow from its 2016 total of $25.45 billion at a compound annual growth rate of 6.8% to reach $35.35
Oral Bacteria Linked to Preterm Labor
2017-01-16
Researchers at the University of Hawai’i (UH) at Mānoa will examine tissue samples from women who experienced preterm labor for the presence and type of
Dental Imaging Markets to Significantly Grow Through 2024
2016-12-30
Imaging technologies are essential tools for every dental practice. And as patients demand more accurate diagnoses, new devices will emerge to meet their needs, driving
FDI Publishes Guide on Sugars, Caries, and Policy Advocacy
2016-12-27
The World Dental Federation (FDI) has published “Sugars and Dental Caries—A Practical Guide to Reduce Sugars Consumption and Curb the Epidemic of Dental Caries” to
Disparities Persist in Children’s Oral Health Despite Equal Access to Care
2016-12-20
The oral health of children who receive dental care through Medicaid lags behind their privately insured peers even though they receive the same amount of
$317K Grant to Be Used to Evaluate School-Based Caries Prevention
2016-12-15
Dental caries is the most common childhood disease, according to New York University (NYU). Untreated decay affects 20% of children who are 6 to 8
Two-Thirds of Utah Children Have Tooth Decay
2016-12-14
According to a report from the Utah Department of Health (UDOH), 66% of children between the ages of 6 and 9 years in the state
