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The paradox of preventionIt is a strange contradiction that we live every day in the clinic. We will spend hours and thousands of dollars rebuilding a…

“People with signs of gingivitis or tooth decay should seek treatment not only to preserve their teeth, but potentially to reduce their risk of stroke,” says…

Fluoride is a mineral found in water that strengthens teeth and helps prevent tooth decay.Getty Images Driving through downtown Dallas, you might see a striking banner…

Cavities may soon be a thing of the past. A recent study revealed a new, highly effective and more affordable method to prevent tooth decay in…

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have found that children living in areas with high levels of deprivation are three times more likely to develop…

The Government is being called on to take “radical” measures – such as extending the sugar tax and banning the sale of energy drinks to young…

In a recent systematic review published in the journal JAMA Network, The researchers synthesized the available literature on interventions aimed at preventing oral health problems, particularly…

Please note that this summary was published over 5 years ago. More recent research findings may have been published. This is a plain English summary of…

Research at UCL Eastman is investigating how new ‘smart’ composite resin filling materials could make filling placement easier and less susceptible to bacterial contamination due to…