National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Most Infants and Nearly All Toddlers Consume Added Sugars

Nearly two-thirds of infants (61%) and almost all toddlers (98%) consume added sugars in...

Soft Drinks Link Obesity and Tooth Wear

There is a clear association between obesity and tooth wear, and the increased consumption...

Fluoride Linked With Diminished Kidney and Liver Function in Adolescents

Fluoride exposure may lead to a reduction in kidney and liver function among adolescents,...

Water Fluoridation Reduces Oral Health Disparities Among Children

Community water fluoridation effectively reduces oral health disparities among children in the United States,...

Tap Water Drinkers Have Less Tooth Decay But More Lead in Their Blood

American children and adolescents who don’t drink tap water, which is typically fluoridated, are...

Anti-Inflammatory Diets Prevent Tooth Loss

Diet has a significant effect in the development of dental caries. Yet the role...

4.0% of American Adults Carry High-Risk Oral HPV

While tobacco and alcohol consumption remain the chief causes of oral cancer, the number...

Tooth Decay Rates Remain Stable Among American Adults

Despite ongoing improvements in oral care, trends in tooth decay have remained relatively stable...