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Maple polyphenol shows promise in preventing dental biofilms

WASHINGTON, US: Natural compounds continue to attract attention as potential alternatives to synthetic agents in caries prevention. A research team at the ...

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Divisive review reignites debate on fluoridation and children’s IQ

DURHAM, N.C., US: The practice of fluoridating US community water supplies to prevent dental caries is hailed as one of ten great public health achievements...

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Study identifies new bacterial species involved in dental caries formation

PHILADELPHIA, US: It was previously believed that Streptococcus mutans was the main microorganism responsible for dental caries. However, in a recent study,...

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New study looks at factors that influence willingness to attend dental check-ups

OKAYAMA, Japan: According to the Pan American Health Organization, nine out of ten people are at risk for any type of oral disease, which can be mitigated ...

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Dentists across Scotland are testing AI program that can identify dental caries

GLASGOW, UK: A pioneering study is being carried out across both National Health Service (NHS) and non-NHS dental practices in Scotland in which software ...

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Study finds clinic leadership has direct impact on level of preventive care

MALMÖ, Sweden: Even though Sweden has built a more robust healthcare system than exists in many countries, adults in the country still have a high ...

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Chinese pickles could help prevent dental caries

CHENGDU, China: An increasing number of probiotic solutions are being found to be effective in the treatment of dental caries. In a recent study, ...

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Study examines effectiveness of fluoride varnish in preschoolers

SEATTLE, U.S.: Owing to its easy application, its affordable price and the low risk of swallowing the product, fluoride varnish (FV) has become a popular ...

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Study examines mother’s perception of her child’s oral health status

PITTSBURGH, U.S.: Mothers play a primary role in the health of their children. This function may be particularly important for children in Appalachia, a ...

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Interview: "Every high-intensity sport usually involves high sugar consumption"

Sports dentistry is usually considered only to deal with sports injuries and accidents. Naturally, a dental trauma that includes fractures of teeth and ...

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Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future holds summit at FDI 2018

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: The Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future (ACFF) held its ninth annual summit on 7 September during the recent FDI World Dental ...

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Interview: Concerted action can lead us towards a cavity-free future

It is a curious truth of modern dentistry that, despite growing awareness of the importance of oral health, the prevalence of dental caries remains at an ...

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Fluoride varnish in primary dentition positively affects caries prevention

COLOGNE, Germany: Whereas caries in adults and adolescents in Germany is declining, research has found that about 14 per cent of 3-year-olds in the country ...

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A sweet remedy? New dental lozenges aim to tackle dental caries

OSAKA, Japan: Osaka-based confectionary company UHA Mikakuto has introduced flavoured pastilles claimed to be helpful in maintaining a healthy oral flora.

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