Hidden Epidemic: Older Adults Suffering from Untreated Tooth Decay
A report released today by the Center for Oral Health (COH) found that a significant number of older adults in California are plagued by oral … more
Tooth Decay
High Levels of Tooth Decay Across Australian Population Cause Concern
Only half of all Australians brush their teeth twice a day and it’s contributing to high levels of decay across the country, a report card … more
Red Wine Chemicals Help Fight Tooth Decay, Gum Disease
Red wine has previously been linked to a range of supposed health benefits, from helping the heart to lowering the risk of diabetes. Now a … more
New Research Concludes that the Canary System™ Accurately Measures Caries Lesion Volume and Depth
Trying to assess the size of an area of tooth decay is a major clinical challenge. Visually, the area may appear as a white or … more
Beyond the Teeth
It’s easy for us dentists to minimize our own significance in overall patient health. We drill holes, we fill holes. We grind, we restore. We … 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
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