Beyond the “Zing”: Why Dentin Hypersensitivity Remains a Clinical Challenge

We explore the multifactorial causes of dentin hypersensitivity, from toothwear and enamel loss to the limits of the ...
Los Angeles Times

The Challenges of Root Caries Diagnosis and Treatment

Root caries occur on exposed root surfaces, which are more vulnerable to demineralization than enamel. The prevalence of root caries is rising sharply due to increased tooth retention in an aging ...
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North Yorkshire Council Targets Child Tooth Decay

North Yorkshire Council is looking to cut tooth decay in children by funding a programme to oversee a supervised teeth-brushing programme for the under fives. The authority wants to commission a ...
New York Post

Toothpaste made out of hair could be on shelves in two years — scientists say it’s the secret to stopping tooth decay

Fluoride in toothpaste has been shown to strengthen tooth enamel, making our chompers more resistant to acids from plaque and bacteria that cause tooth decay. Researchers from King’s College London ...
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Arginine dentifrices significantly reduce childhood caries

Alexandria, VA – The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) and the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) have announced the ...
The Denver Post

3 in 5 Colorado third-graders had cavities or a history of tooth decay

Three out of five third-graders in Colorado during the 2022-2023 school year had tooth decay, according to the most recent data from the state health department. Colorado’s finding of a history of ...
New York Post

‘Ozempic teeth’ is the latest alarming side effect of weight-loss drugs: ‘Quite damaging’

Ozempic may be adding some spring to your step — but it might also be taking a bite out of your smile. As the popularity of weight-loss drugs surges, a new concern is emerging: “Ozempic teeth.” The ...
The New York Times

Can You Reverse Tooth Decay?

Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...
Yahoo

Florida Banned Fluoride. This City Did, Too — Then Tooth Decay Skyrocketed in Children

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control considered fluoride in public water a great health achievement that prevents tooth decay in all children, regardless of socioeconomic status Calgary, Alberta voted ...
USA Today

What is fluoride? Why health experts maintain that it's 'safe and effective'

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has gone after fluoride in drinking water, a move that medical experts widely disagree with. Water fluoridation has been proven to be so ...
Medicine Buffalo

Frequent cannabis use can lead to cavities, severe tooth loss, study finds

It’s long been known that smoking cannabis can lead to problems in the lungs, heart and brain. Ellyce Clonan, a researcher in the School of Dental Medicine, has identified another health problem ...