A team of Harvard University researchers has developed what they say is an easy-to-use classification system for evaluating individual teeth that could help standardize caries assessment, simplify ...

From fluoride toothpaste to dental sealants, science has brought all sorts of tools for fighting tooth decay — and yet 91% of Americans between 20 and 64 years of age are affected by dental caries.

Editor's note: Quotes are taken from an exclusive interview during the recent International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany. Dental caries remains one of the most widespread health issues ...

Data were obtained from the Institute for Rural Health (IRH) at Western Kentucky University (WKU). We analyzed secondary data on children aged 6 to 15 years who participated in the dental sealant ...

Extracellular polysaccharides play a central role in the survival capabilities of caries-causing bacteria in dental plaque, researchers report. Extracellular polysaccharides play a central role in the ...