New Bacterial Species Can Have Major Role in Tooth Decay, Study Finds
A large study in children reveals Selenomonas sputigena, which previously was only associated with gum disease, can be a key partner of Streptococcus mutans in … more
Cavities
New Dental Tool Prototype Can Spot Acidic Conditions That Lead to Cavities
In a new study, University of Washington researchers have shown that a dental tool they created can measure the acidity built up by the bacteria … more
Cavities: Can You Stomach It?
According to the World Health Organization’s March 25th, 2020, report on oral health, dental caries remains the number one dental issue globally to this day. … more
Tooth Decay May Result From Immune Response, Not Just Bacterial Plaque
Cavities in teeth may result from an immune system response, not just bacteria, according to a recent U of T study. This counters decades of established … more
Fluoride Reduces Dental Risk From Minimal and Extended Breastfeeding
Cavity-conscious mothers can rest assured their children will not be at increased risk of tooth decay if they can’t breastfeed or they want to breastfeed … more
Lymph Node Ratio May Predict Who Lives, Dies From Oral Cavity Cancer
Five years after diagnosis, only 40 percent of patients with locally-advanced oral cavity cancer will still be alive. The question is who is likely to … more
Differences in Mouths of Youth Born With HIV May Increase Risk of Dental Decay
A team of scientists from The Forsyth Institute, a global leader in oral health research, in collaboration with the NIH-funded Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study (PHACS), … more
Cutting Endodontic Access Cavities for Long-Term Outcomes
Errors accumulate during procedures. That’s the reason botching the access at the start of an RCT is so much more devastating than say, problems that … more
Rising Cavity Numbers Cause Proposed Plan to Return of Fluoride in Ontario Cities
The rising number of local oral healthcare issues including cavities has prompted the Windsor-Essex Health Unit board to unanimously approve a four-point plan that includes … more
Dental Cavities in Youth Dropping, Minorities Unwavering
The percentage of young people with dental cavities in the United States dropped from 50% in 2012 to just over 43% in 2016, according to … more
Peptide-Based Product Could Cure Dental Cavities
Researchers at the University of Washington have designed a convenient and natural product that uses proteins to rebuild tooth enamel and treat dental cavities. The … more
ADA Offers 6 Ways to Stay Kissable for Valentine’s Day
From the “Kiss Me” messages on tiny candy hearts to romantic songs on the radio, a kiss is probably on your list this Valentine’s Day. … more
Winnipeg Dentist Turning Baby Teeth Black — To Keep Kids Out of Surgery
Silver diamine fluoride a low-cost way to halt (but not fix) tooth decay A new treatment for dental cavities could mean that fewer kids need … more
Advantage Arrest, Silver Diamine Fluoride – New Indication
The word has been out in the Canadian dental community for many months now, and scientific literature also shows it1; Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) can arrest cavities even … more
NYU Dentistry Receives $2.8 Million as Part of Multi-Center Study to Stop the Progression of Cavities in Children
NIH-Funded Study to Test Cavity-Fighting Liquid at Three Clinical Sites The National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research, part of the National Institutes of Health, … more
Resin Infiltration Offers Less Painful, Intrusive Fix for Caries
A new clinical trial at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry is offering patients with cavities in between teeth a new, less … more
The Canary System Found to Regenerate Early Areas of Tooth Decay
The Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry has published a study entitled “Remineralization of Natural Early Caries Lesion in vitro by P11‐4 Monitored with Photothermal … more
Alzheimer Drug Found to Help in Repairing Tooth Damage
Fillings could be consigned to history after scientists discovered that a drug already in Alzheimer’s patients can encourage tooth regrowth and repair cavities. Researchers at King’s … more
New Report Shows Inequities in Dental Care for Millions of Illinois Residents
Poor oral health is one of the most pressing, unmet health care issues facing Illinois children and adults today according to a new state oral … more