Water fluoridation confirmed to prevent dental decay
The fluoridation of drinking water was among the great public health achievements of the 20th century.
Blocking yeast may prevent childhood tooth decay
Though most tooth decay can be blamed on bacteria, the fungus Candida albicans may be a joint culprit in a common form of severe tooth decay affecting toddlers known as early-childhood caries.
More sugar-free gum could save billions
Chewing just one additional piece of sugar-free gum each day could save €3.8bn worldwide on dental expenditures from treating tooth decay, according to a new study published.