demineralization

COVID-19 Impacts Oral Health—Even If You Don’t Acquire the Viral Infection

Only history will be able to fully measure the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic....

Australian Dental Association Initiative Teaches Kids About Oral Health and Nutrition

In 2019, Australian Dental Association (ADA) Federal teamed up with SugarByHalf, a nonprofit independent...

Peptide Coats Teeth and Prevents Cavities

Researchers with the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Hong Kong Faculty...

Peptides Treat Cavities and Rebuild Enamel

Researchers at the University of Washington (UW) say they have designed a convenient and...

Galla Chinensis Inhibits Acid to Fight Cavities

Neutral oral environments lead to better oral health, as acid can lead to caries....

Cavity Detector Gets FDA Clearance

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded 510(k) clearance to the Ortek ECD...

The Occlusal Caries Biopsy Helps Preserve Teeth

Are you under-diagnosing or over-treating occlusal caries, or delivering conventional posterior composites when you...

Imaging Technology Spots Caries 2 Days After They Start

Dentists rely on x-ray imaging and visual inspection to detect caries. However, x-rays can’t...

Silver in Retainers Stops Streptococcus Mutans

Plaque accumulates around the rough surfaces of retainers, and enamel demineralization may follow. According...

CPP-ACP Varnish Inhibits More Demineralization

Varnishes with fluorides are standard tools in dental hygiene. But not all varnishes are...