Our Immune System Could Actually Be Contributing to Dental Cavities
The immune system does essential work in keeping us alive and healthy, but when it malfunctions it can cause problems – and there’s new evidence that one of those … more
Dental Cavities
Popular Ideas on Healthy Teeth Are Marketing, Not Dental Science
Almost any schoolchild can tell you: We prevent cavities by brushing our teeth, because that’s how you remove the sticky film containing millions of decay-causing … more
Research Study Finds Sweet Flavors in E-cigarette Liquids May Increase Risk of Dental Cavities
A new research study has determined that vaping sweet e-cigarettes can increase the risk of dental cavities. The study investigated changes in cariogenic potential when … 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
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
New Protein Drug Could Fight Oral Diseases Including Caries
Protein drugs, which derive from biological sources, represent some of the most important and effective biopharmaceuticals on the market. Some, like insulin, have been used … more