The team utilized machine learning to analyze public data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Tooth decay (caries) is caused by bacteria breaking down teeth. Here bacteria create acids by utilizing food material, such as sugar, affixed to the surface of enamel. The common bacterium involved in ...

Sugar fuels mouth bacteria, which produce enamel-damaging acids. Frequent consumption leads to repeated acid attacks, weakening tooth enamel and causing cavities. Limiting sugar intake and practicing ...

Discoloration on the pulp inside of your teeth can occur due to tooth decay or damage. A broken tooth requires immediate dental care. Your teeth are the strongest structures in your body. But despite ...

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 ...

Nicola Innes received funding from the Chief Scientist's Office in Scotland and 3M/ ESPE which supported work on the Hall Technique and currently received funding from the National Institute for ...

Each week in February, we’ll be sharing an article with helpful tips and information about dental health for everyone. A ...