The ADA has released its first restorative clinical guideline for the removal of tooth decay. An expert panel of dentists developed the guideline following an extensive review of nearly 300 published ...

Composite fillings show over 80% success in young children treated under general anesthesia. Bulk-fill methods reduce procedure time by 60% while maintaining high restoration quality. Material ...

A new American Dental Association (ADA) clinical practice guideline suggests conservative methods to treat tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth could lead to better outcomes when used with ...

Existing caries assessment methods typically don't account for decay in both primary and permanent teeth. Enter the Total Observed Caries Experience (TOCE) measure, which its creator says offers ...

PLASTIC, TOOTH-COLORED dental fillings appear to be just as good as the metal amalgam fillings for baby teeth, say researchers at the National Institute of Dental Research. A two-year study in 37 ...

Tooth loss affects millions around the world, caused by decay, gum disease, injuries, and some diseases. Missing teeth do more than make it hard to chew or talk. They also impact appearance and ...

In her 16 years as a dental hygienist, Marlena Shore has witnessed countless examples of the painful cavities and toothaches afflicting people who can’t afford to go to the dentist. “You see a huge ...

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