The sting of a toothache or the discovery of a cavity is a universal dread. Dental caries, more commonly known as tooth decay, is an insidious adversary, taking a toll on millions of mouths worldwide.

Researchers from Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester Medical Center are taking a closer look at nutritional factors during pregnancy and in infancy associated with severe ...

It’s long been known that smoking cannabis can lead to problems in the lungs, heart and brain. Ellyce Clonan, a researcher in the School of Dental Medicine, has identified another health problem ...

Toothaches are often caused by tooth decay, followed by other dental-related conditions, like gum disease, impacted wisdom teeth, or trapped food particles. Non-dental-related conditions can also ...

A study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association indicated that frequent recreational cannabis (FRC) use may cause tooth decay. In extreme cases, it can lead to severe tooth loss.

With age, teeth get increasingly brittle and susceptible to damage from tooth decay, which can eventually lead to tooth loss. Teeth have an intrinsic capability to regenerate, a process that is driven ...

Severe dental disease is common among people addicted to methamphetamine and cocaine, as is tooth loss, complicating treatment and recovery. Oral health is often entirely overlooked by individuals ...

Researchers found that the bacteria and fungi responsible for a severe form of childhood tooth decay together form 'superorganisms' with unexpected properties. The cross-kingdom groupings were more ...

A pediatric anesthesiologist at the University of Illinois Chicago and a DePaul University clinical psychologist are joining forces to try to change behaviors, both in kids and their parents, after ...

It's long been known that smoking cannabis can lead to problems in the lungs, heart and brain. Ellyce Clonan, DDS, a researcher at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, has identified ...