"While research had already confirmed that selectively removing decayed tissue is an effective approach to treating early tooth decay, dentists needed an evidence-based guideline to provide them with ...

The recommendations also identify selective CTR as an effective treatment option in most cases of moderate or advanced decay in primary and permanent teeth. This method involves removing most, but not ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A comprehensive new study published Friday in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Health Forum warns that eliminating fluoride from public water systems across ...

CHICAGO, June 26, 2023 – A new American Dental Association (ADA) clinical practice guideline suggests conservative methods to treat tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth could lead to better ...

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.

Mass General Brigham researchers developed a model to estimate the impact on children’s dental health and its cost if fluoride were no longer added to U.S. public drinking water. The model estimated ...