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Dental care professionals welcome plans to expand water fluoridation schemes

​The Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England recently welcomed plans to expand water fluoridation schemes across...

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How to enjoy Easter and other sugary treats while avoiding tooth decay

Easter is nearly here, which means lots of chocolate and sweet treats are on offer. Children celebrating Passover (from April 15) and Eid (expected to...

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Does mothers’ oral microbiome seed children’s microbiome, increasing caries risk?

Freida Blostein, from the University of Michigan, presented ‘Does mothers’ oral microbiome seed children’s microbiome, increasing caries risk?’ at the...

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A new dental tool prototype can spot the acidic conditions that lead to cavities

In a new study, University of Washington researchers have shown that a dental tool they created can measure the acidity built up by the bacteria in...

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Sweet solutions

Approximately 27 per cent of UK adults are believed to have active tooth decay.[i] Even more worrying is the prevalence of dental caries among...

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Dentist mother makes claim on Tik Tok: Never kiss your child on the mouth

Joyce Kahng, a mother and dentist in California known as @joycethedentist, recently shared her thoughts regarding kissing your children on the mouth...

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Risk assessment halts tooth decay

​A scientifically based approach that includes a 'tooth decay' risk assessment, aggressive preventive measures and conservative restorations can...