For years the mineral loss from enamel and dentin has been known to alter the optical properties of teeth. Now some technology developers are hoping to capitalize on this phenomenon with a diagnostic ...

Diode-laser energy appears to inhibit root dentin demineralization without causing harmful thermal effects, according to a new study in Lasers in Medical Science (November 20, 2010). Researchers from ...

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 ...

A practical look at the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of enamel hypoplasia, focusing on the frustrations and clinical ...