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 ...

This review presents the latest evidence on the link between genetic single nucleotide polymorphisms and dental caries, ...

There was a clear tendency towards more caries in primary teeth in children who have CLP. No firm conclusion could be made because the quality of the eligible studies was low to moderate and there ...

There is limited evidence regarding the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) for caries prevention in primary teeth. This randomized clinical trial evaluated the effectiveness of 38% SDF, 5% ...

The usefulness of bitewing images for helping find caries in permanent teeth is well-established. But is the modality also useful in determining caries in primary teeth? Researchers compared the ...

Learn what to expect from a dental extraction, including pain management, risks, healing tips, and how to reduce anxiety.

Alexandria, Va., USA - Parach Sirivichayakul, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, presented the poster "Preventing Approximal Caries in Primary Teeth With Topical Fluorides" at the virtual 99th ...

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data indicate about 23% of children aged 2 to 5 years had dental caries in their primary teeth, and that dental caries is the most common chronic ...

Virginia A. Moyer, MD, MPH, on behalf of the USPSTF, reviewed the evidence on prevention of dental caries in children aged ≤5 years by primary care clinicians. Evidence relating to screening for ...