AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease in the U.S. − more common than childhood obesity, asthma and diabetes — according to researchers from the National Health ...

Nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide suffer from oral diseases, yet 90% of these conditions are entirely preventable through proper daily care. What’s particularly striking is that tooth decay remains ...

Toxic chemical substances commonly found in drinking water may be fueling tooth decay in children, according to a new study. The researchers found that children who had higher concentrations of a PFAS ...

A common mouth and gut bacteria may be linked to a higher risk of stroke, found a new study. The findings may pave the way for rapid tests to calculate stroke risk alongside preventative measures. The ...

MADISON, Wis. — For people of all ages, just the thought of getting in the dentist chair can be nerve-racking. That anxiety is even worse for kids. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month ...

Nicola Innes received funding from the Chief Scientist's Office in Scotland and 3M/ ESPE which supported work on the Hall Technique and currently received funding from the National Institute for ...

Dental diseases are the most widespread non-communicable diseases on Earth: the World Health Organization said it repeatedly. And yet, it’s still flying under the radar. A staggering 1 billion people ...

Oct. 28 (UPI) --If you're looking to lose weight and improve the health of your teeth, limiting your intake of soda and other sugary soft drinks may do the trick. That's the underlying message of a ...

Going to the dentist isn’t always a pleasant experience especially if you’re a kid. And while regular check-ups are vital, proper daily care is just as important. Oral health experts at the University ...

If you have children, you’re going to want to read this health alert. It may surprise you that the most common chronic disease for kids in the U.S. is tooth decay. However, the disease is entirely ...