MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Tooth decay is the leading chronic childhood disease in the United States, affecting children of all ages and backgrounds. Amr M. Moursi, D.D.S., Ph.D. and President of the ...

You’ve heard it countless times: it runs in the family. Usually people are talking about the color of your hair or problems with your heart. A dental decay gene may also be something your parents have ...

The secret to preventing tooth decay may have been hiding in your mouth all along. Increasing levels of an amino acid in saliva can turn bacterial biofilms from damaging to protective, a clinical ...

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WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) -Taking your kid to the dentist regularly is really important, that includes getting regular fluoride treatments. Now a new report says the type of fluoride treatment children get ...

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 ...

Two topical treatments applied to kids' cavities can stop the majority of them from progressing for years, according to a study led by NYU College of Dentistry and published in JAMA Network Open.

A new statewide report shows children in Grant and Adams counties are experiencing some of Washington's highest rates of ...

Cavities are incredibly common, affecting 90% of adults between the ages of 19 and 64 — but they are often preventable. Also known as "dental caries," cavities are damaged areas in the hard parts of ...

Is It Cheaper to Fix a Cavity or Get a Crown? Dentists Explain Why Early Treatment Lowers Long-Term Costs Alexandria, ...