Two-thirds of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes have dental caries, according to a systematic review published in BMC Oral Health on September 14 that analyzed cases that spanned 20 years.

The Institute for Rural Health (IRH) at Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a university-based multidisciplinary organization that collaborates with several departments across the university. A ...

In a recent systematic review published in the journal JAMA Network, researchers synthesized available literature on interventions aimed at preventing oral health issues, especially dental caries, in ...

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 ...

A study in JDR Clinical & Translational Research demonstrates that arginine dentifrices reduce dental caries in children with active caries as effectively as or more effectively than a sodium fluoride ...

In our country, conversations about improving student performance typically focus on curriculum standards, class size, ...

Children with cerebral palsy may have more dental caries and a lower oral health-related quality of life, according to the findings of a recent study. These findings may have to do with movement and ...

Oral health in pregnant women, infants, and preschool children is a critical area of research due to the unique physiological changes and developmental stages that influence oral health outcomes.

Optimal oral healthcare is a fundamental aspect of overall health that should be accessible to all individuals. However, over 600 million children globally ...

June 28, 2012 — The food sweetener erythritol may be more effective against caries than its chemical cousin xylitol, researchers reported at the International Association of Dental Research (IADR) ...