Is fluoride varnish worth it?
The cost-effectiveness of fluoride varnish applications from the standpoint of dental providers and payers may remain uncertain, casting a possible shadow over its value. The
The cost-effectiveness of fluoride varnish applications from the standpoint of dental providers and payers may remain uncertain, casting a possible shadow over its value. The
Silver complex fluoride (SCF) may be an effective treatment for preventing caries while avoiding the staining associated with silver diamine fluoride (SDF), according to a
Dentists regularly meet with parents who shun fluoride for their kids, yet there is no guidance from American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) about alternative
The combination of ferumoxytol, an iron replacement, and stannous fluoride may eliminate dental caries in high-risk patients, according to a new study led by researchers
Early Smiles Sacramento, a program of the nonprofit Center for Oral Health, has launched an oral health program that aims to increase the number of
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) has launched an initiative to educate dental hygienists on periodontal topics. As part of the initiative, the AAP hosted
The New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry has received a $1 million award to bring its cavity prevention program, CariedAway, which includes oral health
Gum disease affects the cortical structure of the brain, including the surficial area and cortical thickness, suggesting a connection and emphasizing the periodontal tissue-brain axis,
Laser-assisted regeneration technology company Millennium Dental Technologies has pledged to provide free laser treatments to about 100 patients with moderate to severe periodontal disease in
A committee of lawmakers in Kentucky on February 8 advanced a bill that, if it continues to move through the legislative process, would stop requiring
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) may work as well as dental sealants in preventing tooth decay in school-age children, offering another inexpensive strategy to combat caries,
A whale-shaped gadget known as “Swishy,” which was invented by a University of Notre Dame student and aims to help young kids brush their teeth