A new cavity-fighter that ditches silver in the works
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
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
Robbie Stewart talks through his journey working as a fully utilised dental therapist in a private practice and some of his key wins – from
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

ORADEA, Romania: Ongoing research continues to illuminate the plethora of ways in which oral and systemic health influence each other. While odontogenic infections are known
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
Sejal Patel, dental hygienist and 2024 Dentistry Award winner, explains why hygienists do much more to improve outcomes, reduce costs and increase access in dentistry. Hygienists are going to be imperative to the
A university has been granted £1.5 million in funding to offer courses in dental hygiene and therapy next year. From 2026, the University of Lincoln
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