When combined with visual examination, optical coherence tomography (OCT) demonstrates excellent predictive value for detecting and monitoring caries beneath dental sealants and composite restorations ...

Chewing sugar-free gum may help reduce the further development of dental cavities in children, according to a systematic review published November 19 in the Journal of Dental Research Clinical & ...

Periodontal disease and dental caries are associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke and major adverse cardiovascular events.

Share on Pinterest Experts say children should first see a dentist at about the age of 3. Pansfun Images/Stocksy United A pediatrician’s group has released updated recommendations for children’s ...

In a recent study published in the journal BDJ Open, researchers tested the efficacy of Eucalyptus oil again two bacteria responsible for dental caries. This work elucidates that Eucalyptus oil could ...

Has your dentist ever told you that it’s recommended to get routine dental X-rays every year? My (former) dentist’s office did this year—in writing, even. And they claimed that the recommendation came ...