A team led by researchers at the University of Osaka in Japan studied health and dental records of 190,282 adults aged 75 and ...

The secret to preventing tooth decay may have been hiding in your mouth all along. Increasing levels of an amino acid in ...

Having a greater number of missing or decayed teeth has been linked to a shorter life expectancy in a new study.

COUNTING teeth is something you might have done as a child when your adult ones were growing in. But scientists say the ...

The researchers also note that poor dental health may reflect wider issues such as limited access to healthcare or lower ...

In Japan’s aging population, dental visits are taking on a new role. Beyond cavities or dentures, the condition of a person’s ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Having decayed, filled and/or missing teeth was tied to increased risk for stroke and death. Risk was especially ...

New research shows that 'hacking' the communication channels between microbes in the mouth could boost levels of beneficial ...

Maintaining proper oral health matters more than just keeping a sparkling smile. It’s also important for good overall health. That is especially true for children, as decay in baby teeth can lead to ...

A dentist's drill might not be the best way to tackle tooth decay in children's teeth, a new study has concluded. Findings from a major dental trial suggest that preventing tooth decay from occurring ...