A 2023 randomized controlled trial in the Journal of Dentistry found that the bulk-fill base technique reduced procedure time by almost 60% and had better surface quality right after placement [2].

Adults in the U.S. are more likely to have untreated dental caries and severe tooth loss if they have lower levels of social support, according to a study that was published on June 11 in the Journal ...

In addition, the World Health Organization updated its Model List of Essential Medicines for adults and children. Three of the 20 new medicines recommended are fluoride, glass ionomer cement, and SDF ...

Exhibit 3 Regression estimates of the association between Medicaid adult dental coverage and untreated caries among children in low-income families, by child age, 1999–2016.

A groundbreaking study reveals that vitamin D may reduce the incidence of tooth decay by 50%, providing an affordable ...

Nearly 70% of dentists do not treat children with Medicaid benefits, according to a new whitepaper from Atlanta-based DSO Benevis. The whitepaper, “Poverty Shapes Oral Health,” highlights how ...

In a comprehensive review for the JAMA Network, researchers find that preventive oral health interventions like fluoride treatments and sealants are effective in combating dental caries in youth ...