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Researchers Chart Gentler Strategy for Treating Early Childhood Caries

The combination of a carb-heavy diet and poor oral hygiene can leave children with...

Researchers Chart 100,000-Year-Old History of Oral Bacteria

By comparing the fossilized dental plaque of human beings and Neanderthals spanning the past...

Selfie Culture, Young Adults, and Cosmetic Dentistry: Snapchat Dysmorphia Creates New Aesthetic Demands From Teenagers and Young Adults

INTRODUCTION Social Media has arguably become a global obsession. For teenagers and young adults,...

84% of UK Adults at High Risk of Tooth Decay

More than 45 million British adults are at an increased risk of tooth decay,...

Dental College of Georgia Joins Transdisciplinary Aging Research

A new transdisciplinary faculty research cluster in Inflamm-Aging and Brain Aging will be the...

Beetroot Juice Promotes a Healthy Oral Microbiome

Drinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels...

Focus On: Defining the Patient Experience

Bruce V. Freeman, DDS, DOrtho, MSc, answers some common questions about developing empathy and...

Patients Turn to DIY Dentistry During the Pandemic Lockdown

The pandemic has had a significant impact on oral health in England, where the...

BSPD Says Public Policy Must Address Childhood Obesity and Tooth Decay Together

Public policy must do more to confront tooth decay and childhood obesity, according to...

Artificial Intelligence Could Help Doctors Better Predict Oral Cancer Risks

Artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors better predict the risk of patients developing oral...