Researchers at New York University have created a zinc-based compound to fight caries without the need for drilling or tooth fillings, offering an alternative to

Most cavities are preventable through regular brushing, the use of fluoride toothpaste, and flossing. Yet prevention is not equally accessible for all families. For many

Dental care costs are estimated to increase nearly $46 billion over five years due to the removal of fluoride from public water systems, with California,

At a time when states like Utah have stopped adding fluoride to public water systems, 81% of adults in the U.S. report supporting or not

A low-fluoride gel with sodium trimetaphosphate (TMP) may promote greater enamel remineralization than a traditional, more concentrated gel, according to a study recently published in

Primary care clinicians may face barriers to using a topical fluoride varnish (TFV), including time constraints and the assumption that dentists are already administering it,

When used in school-based dental programs, silver diamine fluoride (SDF) may offer better long-term caries treatment than atraumatic restorative treatment (ART), according to a study

No longer adding fluoride to public water systems may worsen dental health in children and increase dental costs by billions within five years, according to