...a different treatment option. 3. MAKE IT LAST Over-the-counter products such as whitening toothpastes, mouthrinses, and now charcoal-containing products, may remove extrinsic surface stains but that bright white look will...

Hard tissue hypersensitivity, commonly known as dentinal hypersensitivity, is one type of hypersensitivity experienced by orthodontic patients. Various etiological factors can contribute to dentinal hypersensitivity, including tooth…

Biofilms are composed of bacteria adhering to each other or to living or nonliving surfaces. They form complex communities surrounded by extracellular polymeric substances. Cells within these biofilms have changing...

...tooth surface. The presence of Streptococcus mutans in saliva and plaque—regardless of whether caries is present—is an indicator of risk. A number of commercially available kits are available to help...

...the use of the natural-compound-containing mouthrinses and that more high-quality research is needed in this area. Some mouthrinses containing natural components, such as EO, have a long history of efficacy,...

...Journal of the American Dental Association, aligns with the ADA’s longstanding antibiotic stewardship efforts and pledged commitment to the U.S. government’s Antimicrobial Resistance Challenge. Patients with toothaches are…

...levels ranging from 2.8 to 4.0. Dental professionals need to educate patients on the potential negative effects of eating a diet composed primarily of acidic foods, in addition to the...