Management of dry mouth through adequate hydration, sugar-free saliva stimulants, saliva substitutes, and fluoride ...

Annie Morgan looks at the cause and effects of dental caries and what role DCPs can play in advising and protecting their young patients. You have full access to this article via your institution. The ...

Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the presence of ...

Dental health in India faces significant challenges, with high rates of tooth decay and gum disease impacting a large portion ...

Extracellular polysaccharides play a central role in the survival capabilities of caries-causing bacteria in dental plaque, researchers report. Extracellular polysaccharides play a central role in the ...

From fluoride toothpaste to dental sealants, science has brought all sorts of tools for fighting tooth decay — and yet 91% of Americans between 20 and 64 years of age are affected by dental caries.

The potential reduction in pediatric dental Medicaid coverage could lead to nearly 96,000 additional cases of dental caries and $86.5 million in additional healthcare costs, according to a new study ...