"While research had already confirmed that selectively removing decayed tissue is an effective approach to treating early tooth decay, dentists needed an evidence-based guideline to provide them with ...

Calgary, Alberta, added fluoride back to its water after a large increase in tooth decay fcafotodigital/Getty Florida is the second state to remove the mineral fluoride from its water supply, after ...

Fluoride helps protect teeth by strengthening enamel, making it harder for bacteria to cause damage. HealthDay News — Removing fluoride from drinking water could lead to more cavities in kids and ...

CHICAGO, June 26, 2023 – A new American Dental Association (ADA) clinical practice guideline suggests conservative methods to treat tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth could lead to better ...

Mass General Brigham researchers developed a model to estimate the impact on children’s dental health and its cost if fluoride were no longer added to U.S. public drinking water. The model estimated ...

Removing fluoride from drinking water could lead to more cavities in kids and higher health care costs, a new analysis suggests. Researchers estimate that if five states stop adding fluoride to public ...