Tooth decay (dental caries) is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases in the United States. The good news is there are ways to prevent it. Even the tiniest teeth can decay. There are habits ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease in the U.S. − more common than childhood obesity, asthma and diabetes — according to researchers from the National Health ...

Dental diseases are the most widespread non-communicable diseases on Earth: the World Health Organization said it repeatedly. And yet, it’s still flying under the radar. A staggering 1 billion people ...

The number of children in England having their teeth removed because of decay has increased for the fourth year in a row, new figures suggest. In 2014-15 there were 33,781 cases of children, aged 10 ...

Artificial intelligence is making waves in dentistry, offering tools that help detect cavities, gum disease, and other oral health issues with high accuracy. Studies show AI can match or even surpass ...

Recent studies have sought to establish a correlation between periodontal health and the risk of preterm birth, with mixed results. Now a new study in Acta Odontologia Scandinavica considers whether ...

Calgary, Alberta, added fluoride back to its water after a large increase in tooth decay fcafotodigital/Getty Florida is the second state to remove the mineral fluoride from its water supply, after ...