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Fossilized Cavities Reveal Ancient Bear’s Sweet Tooth

Researchers from the Canadian Museum of Nature and the Natural History Museum of Los...

Encourage Your Patients to Celebrate National Brush Day

Kids across the country will get sacks full of sweet treats on Halloween. But...

Dentists Can Provide Trick or Treat Goodies, Too

Halloween celebrates plenty of make-believe horrors, but it also can be very dangerous for...

Social Deprivation Increases Risk of Tooth Decay

Economics plays a significant role in oral health, according to joint research from the...

Sugar Consumption Costs the World $172 Billion in Dental Care

Global sugar consumption costs the world approximately $172 billion in dental treatment, according to...

Operative Dentistry for the Primary Dentition: An Overview

It’s an undeniable fact that early childhood caries (ECC) is the most common disease...

Breastfeeding Increases Caries Risk in 2-Year-Olds

Breastfeeding offers many benefits, including good nutrition and a closer bond between the infant...

89% of Adolescents Consume Sports Drinks

Sports drinks continue to be popular among adolescents, with 89% of 12- to 14-year-olds...

Prefabricated Blood Vessels May Improve Root Canal Treatment

Root canals can save teeth that have become infected or decayed, though these teeth...

Fruit Juice Not Recommended for Children Under the Age of One

Citing concerns about obesity and dental health, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises...