The Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase and the ISI Web of Science. Seventeen studies were included, ten focused on remineralisation, seven on arresting carious lesions. Meta-analysis of four studies ...

Dye-enhanced quantitative light-induced fluorescence (DEQLF) may effectively assess early enamel caries, reducing the need for subjective visual evaluations. This study was recently published in the ...

A team of scientists from the University of Oxford and the University of Birmingham have just published one of the most comprehensive multi-disciplinary reviews covering nearly 40 years of discoveries ...

Hair and teeth are ectodermal appendages that share common developmental mechanisms. However, the major structural components making up hair and teeth are very distinct. The hair shaft is essentially ...

Oral care products containing fluoride-free hydroxyapatite, a natural form of calcium, may effectively reduce dental caries, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Dentistry.

Concentration of carbamide peroxide does not appear to effect bleaching efficacy. Bleached teeth, in vitro, are not more susceptible to acid erosion. Bleached teeth, in vitro, are not more susceptible ...

Adding arginine and calcium salt to fluoride toothpaste makes it more effective in preventing dental caries, a large new clinical trial shows. Children using the experimental toothpaste for 2 years ...

Root caries occur on exposed root surfaces, which are more vulnerable to demineralization than enamel. The prevalence of root caries is rising sharply due to increased tooth retention in an aging ...

Fluoride remains the cornerstone of preventive dentistry, and researchers have analyzed the many delivery methods of fluoride ...

Derk Joester receives funding from the National Science Foundation, the Materials Research Center at Northwestern University, the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund, the Institute for ...