Directed acyclic graphs, with the variables and implications tested, for tooth loss according to race/skin color and sex. Credit: PLOS ONE (2022). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0276103 In Brazil, tooth

by Frontiers Brushing twice a day keeps the dentist away—but can we improve on the toothpaste we use to maintain clean teeth, preventing medical issues that

by SPIE When combined with air drying, shortwave-infrared can be used to detect active dental cavities. This is possible because active cavities are porous and hold

Graphical abstract. Credit: ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering (2023). DOI: 10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c01039 Over 30 years of dentistry, Sami Dogan has treated just about every kind of tooth ailment.

If you have experienced a toothache, you know it’s no joke. That searing pain in your mouth can keep you from concentrating, getting adequate sleep

by Trinity College Dublin Trinity College Dublin researchers collaborating with University College London have demonstrated for the first time the low environmental footprint of water fluoridation

Having both diabetes and tooth loss contributes to worse cognitive function and faster cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new study published in

by University of Pennsylvania S. sputigena cells form a honeycomb-like structure that encapsulates S. mutans to greatly increase and concenntrate acid production that boost caries development

In an online survey of 502 individuals (260 female), participants were ‘significantly less willing to undergo more invasive procedures, such as gum surgery and a

Applying carbamide peroxide gel on teeth in high concentrations can reduce the enamel protein content by up to 50 per cent. Credit: Bozec Lab A

A high speed imaging of the aerosolization of particles. Credit: Joseph Xu/Michigan Engineering The close proximities and confined spaces of the dental office environment in

by Griffith University Children who attend private schools or have a high family income are more susceptible to wearing down their teeth than those from lower