The World Health Organization estimates that 43% of children have tooth decay worldwide and 20% of children aged 5-19 years are overweight or living with obesity.

A child tooth decay 'list of shame' has been published as dental leaders pushed for support in their efforts to have fluoride placed in water supplies. The British Dental Association (BDA ...

New Australian research provides stronger evidence against bottle-feeding infants in bed. Experts are advising parents and ...

Poor dental health in York presents a long-term risk to health - and is even putting lives at risk - the city's public health ...

A scheme to encourage five-year-olds to brush their teeth twice a day has been expanded to more age groups on the Isle of Man in a bid to tackle the growing issue of tooth decay. A survey by the ...

Hundreds of rural American communities face a one-two punch to oral health: a dire shortage of dentists and a lack of ...

The World Health Organization estimates that 43% of children have decay worldwide and 20% of children aged 5-19 years are ...

Sealants protect these vulnerable areas from tooth decay by "sealing out" plaque and food. Children and teens are good candidates for sealants, as their premolars and molars are more likely to ...