Depression linked to a less diverse oral microbiome

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A rich and varied mix of microbes in the mouth, particularly bacteria, is not only important for our oral health, but may hold clues for other

Silver diamine fluoride prevents cavities and keeps existing ones from worsening in school-based program

Researchers at NYU College of Dentistry led CariedAway, the nation’s largest school-based cavity prevention study, to compare the use of silver diamine fluoride and traditional sealants. The study included approximately

Why your fear of the dentist may trace back to childhood trauma

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Dental fear is an intense emotional reaction that can be characterized by anxiety, palpitations, sweating, dizziness, a feeling of unreality or nausea. It may cause some