Researchers from King's College London report that keratin can protect against tooth decay and repair early-stage enamel damage better than fluoride. Researchers from King’s College London say they ...

Tooth decay is the No. 1 noncommunicable health condition worldwide, yet cavities are largely preventable. Here are expert tips to level up your oral care routine.

People generally try to keep hair out of their mouths, but it turns out hair may be good for teeth. Keratin is a protein found in hair and wool. When applied to teeth, it mixes with the minerals in ...

You won't find visits to the dentist at the top of most people's lists of fun activities, but check-ups could be made easier by a gel that repairs and replaces damaged tooth enamel. This is the work ...

Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, protecting the innermost layers of the tooth, including the dentin and pulp. Some genetic disorders, however, result in weakened enamel that ...

Tooth whitening has long forced people to choose between brighter smiles and stronger enamel. A new vibrating tooth powder aims to end that tradeoff, promising to lift stains while actually rebuilding ...

A new era of dental care may be dawning as scientists work to find revolutionary technologies to combat what has become a persistent global health crisis, ranging from AI-powered diagnostics and 3D ...

Tooth decay has forced unpleasant dental visits on most of the U.S. population. In fact, over 90 percent of adults have had at least one cavity. Furthermore, longer lifespans and egregious dental ...

For decades, fluoride has been at the center of public health debates, hailed by experts as a crucial tool in preventing tooth decay while also facing scrutiny from skeptics who question its safety.

Driving through downtown Dallas, you might see a striking banner hanging at the U-turn bridge, near the Walnut Hill exit on Central Expressway (US 75): "Stop Fluoridation!" Below it, other banners ...