Early childhood caries (ECC)—the world's most prevalent chronic childhood disease—disproportionately targets specific teeth, ...

Tooth decay in children is rising, yet fluoride remains dentistry’s most trusted defence. Between ages 6–13, it helps ...

The research was led by Professor Shi Huang, Assistant Professor in Microbiology from the Division of Applied Oral Sciences and Community Dental Care at the HKU Faculty of Dentistry. The team also ...

Crooked teeth are a common problem among adults, teens, and children. Learn about the various causes of crooked teeth and ...

A school-based program using minimal interventions successfully prevented most cavities from worsening. Two topical dental ...

Fluoride improves tooth enamel, making teeth more resistant to cavities and decay. That’s especially important for children ...

Cessation of public water fluoridation would increase tooth decay and health system costs in the United States, according to a study.

Scientific data show that Calgary and Juneau offer cautionary tales for communities seeking to end fluoridation. Teresa DeLorenzo, Astoria ...

We believe that we are all very afraid of tooth decay and it is a scary obsession for children and even adults. We made this model surreal to represent the pain of experiencing tooth decay. Through ...

Fluorides occur naturally in the earth’s crust, where they are found in rocks, coal, clay and soil. Lately, though, fluoride ...

The Pasco City Council has taken a significant step toward potentially removing fluoride from the city's water supply, citing ...