For years the mineral loss from enamel and dentin has been known to alter the optical properties of teeth. Now some technology developers are hoping to capitalize on this phenomenon with a diagnostic ...

They painted 24 human molars with an acid-resistant varnish, leaving a 4 x 4-mm window in the occlusal surface of each tooth exposed for demineralization. Artificial lesions were produced in the ...

Children who don't go to the dentist are less likely to participate in school-based cavity prevention programs, according to research published in JAMA Network Open. The paper is titled "School-Based ...