Dental assistants and hygienists switching careers is a growing trend across the country, and it's resulting in a national shortage. According to the American Dental Association, of the dentists who ...

Tiwana is a public health researcher, licensed dentist, and global health equity advocate. In the 2019 WHO STEPS survey of Jordan — a country hosting millions of displaced people — I expected to see ...

The Dental Caries Market addresses the most widespread, non-communicable disease on the planet: tooth decay. This vast and enduring market encompasses the full spectrum of products, technologies, and ...

Sealants are thin plastic coatings that block bacteria from the deep grooves of teeth. Systematic reviews confirm they significantly reduce decay in permanent molars. They are highly effective in ...

Why is it important to improve the detection of dental caries (tooth decay)? Dentists often aim to identify tooth decay that has already advanced to a level which needs a filling. If dentists were ...

Dental caries, commonly referred to as cavities or tooth decay, continue to be big problems among young children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tooth decay is the most ...

Researchers explore the pathogenic role of a surface protein expressed on Streptococcus mutans—a caries-causing pathogen—in IgA nephropathy The kidneys act as a filtering system in the human body that ...

Has your dentist ever told you that it’s recommended to get routine dental X-rays every year? My (former) dentist’s office did this year—in writing, even. And they claimed that the recommendation came ...