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Research finds milk prevents tooth decay

Encouraging children to consume milk helps reduce the risk of dental erosion and decay, according to recent US research.1 The […]

Thousands of young kids accidentally ingest prescription painkillers

To combat a splitting headache you take a bottle of pain relievers out of the medicine cabinet just as the […]

Alcohol binges early in pregnancy increase risk of infant oral clefts

A new study by researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of […]

Not enough vitamin D for moms-to-be could mean tooth decay for kids

You probably know that your milk is fortified with vitamin D, but you might not have thought twice about why […]

Blue light used to harden tooth fillings stunts tumor growth

A blue curing light used to harden dental fillings also may stunt tumor growth, Medical College of Georgia researchers say. […]

Warning for teens: teeth and jewellery don’t mix

Skin piercings might be the rage among teens, but researchers from Tel Aviv University have found good reasons to think […]

Essential dental treatment safe for pregnant women

Pregnant women can safely undergo essential dental treatment and receive topical and local anesthetics at 13 to 21 weeks gestation, […]

Saving teeth by using periodontal ligament regeneration

Teeth may fall out as a result of inflammation and subsequent destruction of the tissues supporting the teeth. Dutch researcher […]

Presence of certain antibodies signals healthier teeth and gums

Antibodies present in people with good oral health could become the first tool for dental professionals to assess a patient’s […]