Tooth decay remains one of the most common chronic diseases affecting children and adults. Fortunately, it is also one of the ...

A new toolkit to increase supervised toothbrushing for younger children aims to address health equalities caused by tooth decay. Researchers from the University of Sheffield, University of Leeds and ...

Dog eats homework, overslept alarms and a case of the flu are what come to mind when thinking of reasons a child skips school. But it turns out many parents – and teachers – might be be in the dark ...

Fluoride has been added to public water systems in the United States since 1945 to strengthen tooth enamel and fight off bacteria, ultimately reducing tooth decay. Mass General Brigham researchers ...

Dental caries, also known as tooth decay, is the most common chronic disease in children in the United States — and your child’s pediatrician, family doctor or nurse can play an important role in ...

Children should always brush their teeth after swallowing cough and cold syrups, as they can lead to tooth decay. Researchers from the Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil found that ...

Overprotective parenting (OP) style may adversely affect pediatric oral health and clinical management. A cross-sectional study conducted in Netherlands showed that higher levels of OP were associated ...

Tens of thousands of free toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste will be given out to children in Liverpool to tackle tooth decay. Liverpool City Council will receive more than 40,000 toothbrushes and ...