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Dental plaque is a complex biofilm at the heart of oral disease. Learn how it causes cavities and gum inflammation and why control is key.

A 2023 randomized controlled trial in the Journal of Dentistry found that the bulk-fill base technique reduced procedure time by almost 60% and had better surface quality right after placement [2].

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Is an all-encompassing Hypothesis of Caries Etiology Necessary? It has been suggested that the particular species composition of dental plaque is less important than its collective protein ...

Miley Cyrus' knee infection after a music video shoot highlights how public spaces can harbor bacteria, as doctors stress the importance of hygiene and wound care.

The small village of Blatten in the Swiss Alps was largely destroyed by a landslide that occurred as a result of the partial collapse of the Birch Glacier on May 28, 2025.

Trump's "MAHA" commission, led by RFK Jr., detailed four reasons they say causes childhood chronic disease. Here's what to know in New Jersey.

Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic disease that causes poor feeding in infancy but later triggers insatiable hunger.

Lichenification occurs when repeated scratching or rubbing causes skin to thicken and become leathery. Certain skincare and treatment options may help reduce the reaction.

In an exclusive chat with DrBicuspid, Drs. Haley and Goly Abivardi discuss vVardis' noninvasive, drill-free, and pain-free application that can be performed by dentists.

Original Article from The New England Journal of Medicine — Dental Caries as a Factor in the Etiology of Other Diseases ...