Near-infrared light transillumination (NILT) does not expose patients to ionizing radiation, but is it an effective modality for detecting caries? Researchers tested NILT against direct digital ...

Recent studies indicate that much caries may be undetected by clinical examination alone, and that bitewings may be necessary to detect most occlusal caries. In this study, 522 persons aged 17 yrs ...

A handheld device that uses electronic impedance spectroscopy to measure a tooth's mineral density and detect caries is now making its way into the U.S. market, and its developers say it yields fewer ...

Almost a third of five-year-olds in England have tooth decay, says a report which blames the figure on children being given sugary snacks and drinks. According to data from the National Dental ...