Staying Up Late Can Give Kids Cavities

2016-09-26

Adolescents who stay up late are almost 4 times as likely to suffer from tooth decay, according to a study from Sweden. Its researchers believe

Imaging Technology Spots Caries 2 Days After They Start

2016-09-23

Dentists rely on x-ray imaging and visual inspection to detect caries. However, x-rays can’t detect occlusal early caries. And by the time that dentists can

3M Donates 3,000 Sealant Kits to Give Kids a Smile

2016-09-22

3M will donate 3,000 introductory sealant kits to the ADA Foundation to use during the 2017 Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) program. With an estimated

Efficiently risk assessing children

2016-09-15

Shivana Anand and Rebecca Northover highlight the signs that better classify caries risk in paediatric patients. Risk assessing paediatric patients is of utmost importance in

Teens Avoid Sugary Beverages With Health Warning Labels

2016-09-13

Teenagers are less likely to say they would buy sugar-sweetened beverages that include health warning labels, according to the University of Pennsylvania. This research builds

Fluoridated Water Beats Fluoridated Salt in Preventing Caries

2016-09-12

Community water fluoridation (CWF) has been improving oral health and preventing caries for 70 years. Yet CWF isn’t always possible in some communities, necessitating alternatives

Dental Students Spend Summer Break Treating Children in Kenya

2016-09-12

While most dental students spend their summer breaks recharging and getting ready for the next school year, a team of 7 fourth-year students from the

Glass Ionomer Restorative Eliminates Steps for Faster Treatment

2016-08-31

Patients who are prone to caries often can be the most restless, so speed is important in treating them. 3M’s fluoride-releasing Ketac Universal Aplicap Glass

Tax Reduces Sugary Beverage Consumption in Berkeley

2016-08-26

The penny-per-ounce tax that the city of Berkeley in California imposed on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) has reduced SSB consumption and increased water consumption, according to

Thirty Percent of Kids Miss School Due to Oral Health Problems

2016-08-19

As parents get ready to send their kids back to school with new pencils and lunchboxes, they may want to stock up on toothbrushes and

Brits Blame Beverages for Bad Teeth Despite Inconsistent Care

2016-07-14

The British reputation for poor oral hygiene may be exaggerated. But ask residents of England why they have such troubled teeth, and you’ll get a

Risk Assessment Protocol Effectively Predicts Pediatric Caries

2016-07-11

Dentists who account for their pediatric patients’ risk of developing dental caries can effectively tailor individual prevention and treatment efforts, reported researchers from the University