Researchers from the University of Hong Kong have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to predict the risk of early childhood caries for individual teeth, according to a ...

Cavities are incredibly common, affecting 90% of adults between the ages of 19 and 64 — but they are often preventable. Also known as "dental caries," cavities are damaged areas in the hard parts of ...

The percentage of body fat and adiposity may not be associated with caries in the permanent teeth of U.S. children and adolescents, according to a large study published recently in the Journal of the ...

Zoe McDonald has worked as a content creator and producer for more than eight years. She has held staff positions at national media brands as well as local outlets. She developed an interest in health ...

Early childhood caries (ECC)—the world's most prevalent chronic childhood disease—disproportionately targets specific teeth, a mystery that has remained unresolved until now. Subscribe to our ...

A new clinical trial at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry is offering patients with cavities in between teeth a new, less painful treatment option. The new treatment, called ...

My family has had terrible teeth throughout many generations. My daughter had three cavities in her front teeth when she was only 1. Her dentist suggested a treatment to prevent more cavities, but it ...

Tooth decay in infants and young children occurs when a child's teeth are frequently exposed to sugary liquids. [File, Standard] Dental caries, commonly known as tooth decay, is a prevalent chronic ...

The important intersection between healthy teeth and a healthy body begins long before birth, and ignoring that truth is costing Canadians millions of dollars annually. Holistic pediatric care is not ...

A vaping habit could end up leading to a tarnished smile, and more frequent visits to the dentist. Research by faculty from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine found patients who said they used ...

Dr Rajkumari Sarada DeviPrimary or baby teeth, also known as milk teeth, are the first set of teeth to appear in a child's mouth. They begin to emerge around six months of age and continue to appear ...