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Study measures impact of Medicaid dental coverage for Virginia's pregnant population
When pregnant, taking care of your health is more important than ever. This also includes your oral health. Because of... Read more -
Apple cider vinegar: Is drinking this popular home remedy bad for your teeth? A dentist explains
Apple cider vinegar has become a popular home remedy in recent years and has been used for centuries in cooking... Read more -
Benefits of oral hygiene can drive university students in Japan toward dental check-ups
In Japan, the frequency at which university students undergo oral health check-ups is reportedly much lower than that of the... Read more -
Towards better dental cavity diagnosis with nondestructive infrared imaging
Dental caries, also called "cavities" or "tooth decay," can be debilitating. Modern dentistry has tried-and-tested solutions for treating caries of... Read more -
Black women suffer most from tooth loss, Brazilian study finds
In Brazil, tooth loss is 19% more frequent among Black women than White men. Among women, it is 26% more... Read more -
Ask the Pediatrician: Do babies get tooth decay, and when do they start brushing teeth?
Tooth decay (dental caries) is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases in the United States.... Read more -
No, you shouldn't pry your braces off with a spoon: TikTok hacks making dentists cringe
A new wave of TikTok trends has dentists cringing and warning young people of "Do It Yourself" dangers when it... Read more -
Gastroesophageal reflux disease raises risk for periodontitis: Study
Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have an increased risk for periodontitis development, according to a study published online Nov.... Read more -
Oral disorders research funding 'severely lacking,' finds study
Major government research funding schemes aren't keeping up with the burden of oral diseases, according to a new study by... Read more -
Variety in enamel composition may predict later tooth health
Tooth decay has forced unpleasant dental visits on most of the U.S. population. In fact, over 90% of adults have... Read more -
Anti-inflammatory drugs commonly taken by children can cause alterations to dental enamel, study shows
A study conducted at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil and described in an article published in the... Read more -
How to prevent 'wine teeth' this holiday
Why do some people's teeth stain after drinking red wine, and how can you prevent it during the holidays?... Read more -
No increased COVID risk for dental practitioners during clinical activities, study finds
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many dental clinics faced temporary closure or capacity restrictions due to what was... Read more -
Studies show strong link between tooth loss and inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel disease often coexists with periodontal disease. This is shown in new publications from a European research project that... Read more
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Smoking, vaping both bad for your teeth and gums: Study
For those who care about their teeth, a new study sounds a pretty clear alarm: using tobacco in any form—including... Read more
