Children consuming sports drinks unnecessarily
A high proportion of 12-14 year olds are regularly consuming sports drinks socially, increasing their risk of obesity and tooth erosion, concludes a Cardiff University School of Dentistry survey.
Effectiveness of SDF in arresting root caries in different fluoridated areas
At the 94th General Session & Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research, researcher Edward Lo, University of Hong Kong, SAR, China, presented a study titled "Effectiveness of…
Researchers investigate prevalence of gingivitis during 1st/2nd trimesters of pregnancy
At the 94th General Session & Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research, researcher Michael Reddy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA, will present a study titled…
Sharing of a bacterium related to tooth decay among children and their families
Research presented at the ASM Microbe research meeting provides compelling evidence that children acquire Streptococcus mutans, the bacterium most frequently associated with dental caries, from…
Marijuana use may raise risk of periodontal disease
Long-term use of marijuana was linked to greater risk of periodontal disease in a new study, though it was not linked to other physical health problems.