Jeffrey Ebersole receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. To “cry poor mouth” is an expression used to habitually complain about a lack of money. A literal poor mouth, however, ...

The ADA has released its first restorative clinical guideline for the removal of tooth decay. An expert panel of dentists developed the guideline following an extensive review of nearly 300 published ...

People with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are prone to tooth decay, and a new study from Rutgers may explain why: Reduced strength and durability of enamel and dentin, the hard substance under ...

Scientists have revealed a simple, low-cost solution to the most prevalent chronic disease among children: tooth decay. More than half of U.S. children aged between 6 and 9 have had a cavity in at ...

Japan’s tooth-regrowth breakthrough changes everything Losing teeth has meant artificial replacements for centuries. Japanese ...

There is a rising incidence of tooth decay in children in West Yorkshire due to a lack of access to NHS dentistry, says Ropergate Dental Care which is prioritising NHS places for children to help.

Each week in February, we’ll be sharing an article with helpful tips and information about dental health for everyone. A ...

The importance of taking care of our teeth has been instilled in us since childhood. But new data reveals that levels of tooth decay among adults in England are similar to those last seen in 1998.

Humans have been getting cavities since ancient times. Before the practice of modern dentistry, some people thought cavities were caused by worms inside the teeth. The theory was widely believed ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A new report shows the number of children with tooth decay in California is the second highest in the country. Good oral health requires regular trips to the dentist. Coming ...