‘Horrific’ rise in children needing decayed teeth removed - British Dental Association insists that greater efforts are ...

Simple saliva testing could help doctors detect early signs of tooth decay for billions of people, long before cavities form, according to a new study published in the journal Archives of Orofacial ...

The team utilized machine learning to analyze public data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Tooth decay is the No. 1 chronic infectious disease affecting children nationwide, the CDC reports, and can begin as early as a child’s first birthday. The good news is, parents and caregivers can ...

Treatment for tooth sensitivity varies based on severity and cause. For mild cases, desensitizing toothpaste and topical ...

There has been a rise in the number of children in England needing to have decayed teeth extracted in hospital, data has ...

Decay-related tooth extractions cost the NHS £51.2 million in the 2024/5 financial year, according to newly-released ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A healthy mouth means more than an attractive smile. Research has shown that oral health impacts the wellness of the entire body and is directly linked to risk levels for heart disease, pneumonia and ...

The Gardens Dental Centre (Smile 4 U) has announced the availability of consultation appointments for patients requiring root canal treatment. The update reflects the practice’s provision of ...