Minimally invasive dentistry is more than new tech; it’s a shift from 'drill and fill' to a philosophy of prevention and early intervention.

Several years ago, Peter Rechmann, DMD, PhD, professor of Preventive & Restorative Dental Science at UC San Francisco’s School of Dentistry, saw a patient who was convinced that she needed a new set ...

Annie Morgan looks at the cause and effects of dental caries and what role DCPs can play in advising and protecting their young patients. You have full access to this article via your institution. The ...

This longitudinal study addresses the relationship between birth weight and early childhood caries (ECC) in a cohort of pre-term very low birth weight (VLBW) and full-term normal birth weight (NEW) ...

Lower levels of maternal vitamin D during pregnancy were associated with increased odds of early childhood caries in babies ...

Cutting-edge 3D AI technology can identify early childhood tooth decay as accurately as visual exams, paving the way for ...

CAN a child’s teeth grow in rotten? Quite frankly, yes – teeth can erupt into the mouth with huge holes in them. They are called “occult” caries. Even for dentists this is an unusual phenomenon. But, ...