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Adhesive Prevents Tooth Decay Around Orthodontic Brackets

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have produced a new orthodontic bracket bonding...

NYU Gets Grant to Study Enamel Formation

Tooth enamel is formed by cells called ameloblasts in two main stages. The thickness...

Saliva Content in Diabetics May Influence Oral Health

Diabetes patients who suffer from having a dry mouth appear to have more watery...

Bacteria That Absorb Phosphate May Exacerbate Tooth Decay

Bacteria that absorb and accumulate phosphate from saliva may play a role in tooth...

Nanoparticles May Reduce Pain and Recovery Time in Oral Surgery

Teeth sometimes can be so misaligned, collagen fibers under the gums need to be...

Study Reveals How Caries-Causing Bacteria Survive in Dental Plaque

Extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) play a central role in the survival capabilities of caries-causing bacteria...

Reduce Procedure Time and Simplify the Overall Restorative Process

Sponsored Editorial BISCO’s next-generation resin cement combines the benefits of bonding with the simplicity...

The Dentist’s Role in Treating Patients with Eating Disorders

The popular media often portrays people with eating disorders as vain young women obsessed...

Sugar-Free Gum Could Save $4.1 Billion in Dental Costs

If current consumers of sugar-free chewing gum increase their consumption by just one piece...

Pediatric Dentistry Should Focus on Caries Prevention

This February, dentistrytoday.com celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month with news stories, interviews, and...