Collaborating researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and the Adams School of Dentistry and Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North ...

The sting of a toothache or the discovery of a cavity is a universal dread. Dental caries, more commonly known as tooth decay, is an insidious adversary, taking a toll on millions of mouths worldwide.

The Impact of Sugary Foods on Dental Health Are you a fan of sugary treats? Consuming high amounts of sugar can lead to ...

Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the presence of ...

This study evaluates the effectiveness of an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based smartphone application designed for decay detection on intraoral photographs, comparing its performance to that of ...

Dental restorations can restore the natural appearance of a tooth by repairing decay (cavities), cracks, and other damage. There isn’t a single option for restoration. For example, crowns and onlays ...

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) can effectively prevent and control dental caries, the world’s most pervasive noncommunicable disease. This study estimated the transition probabilities for caries in ...

People love a conspiracy theory, and the field of dentistry isn’t immune to shifty speculations. One notion currently tumbling around the socials is the idea that all decayed teeth can be healed ...

Health partners are looking into the idea of adding fluoride into Oxfordshire's water system ...

Learn why regular dental cleaning is essential for healthy teeth and gums, preventing cavities, gum disease, and bad breath.