New research shows that 'hacking' the communication channels between microbes in the mouth could boost levels of beneficial ...

Tooth decay is the No. 1 chronic infectious disease affecting children nationwide, the CDC reports, and can begin as early as a child’s first birthday. The good news is, parents and caregivers can ...

Driving through downtown Dallas, you might see a striking banner hanging at the U-turn bridge, near the Walnut Hill exit on Central Expressway (US 75): “Stop Fluoridation!” Below it, other banners ...

Fluoride varnish, a dental preventive treatment, reduces the incidence of early childhood tooth decay in combination with dental health counseling for parents, according to a study by investigators at ...

Despite the World Health Organization’s recent warning about it, aspartame doesn't pose a cancer risk, the FDA and industry experts insist — but given that the artificial sweetener is used in many ...

The latest short science news items from C&EN. The researchers, led by Hyun (Michel) Koo from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, used a formulation known as ferumoxytol, which ...

Resealing may significantly reduce dental decay long term and at a reasonable cost, making it a compelling option for inclusion in insurance and Medicaid coverage. This study was recently published in ...

A coating made from metallic nanoparticles could help prevent cavities from forming by stopping plaque from developing on the teeth, suggests research from the University of Illinois. A new ...

Fluoride varnish, a dental preventive treatment, reduces the incidence of early childhood tooth decay in combination with dental health counseling for parents, according to a study by investigators at ...