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A young girl smiles as the viewer.

What 1 hour of screen time may mean for a toddler's teeth

October 26, 2026

A young girl sits in a dental chair and smiles.

This may have a positive effect on adult oral health

October 20, 2026

Close-up photo of a tooth with an amalgam filling.

These U.S. kids may be the most exposed to amalgam-related mercury

October 12, 2026

A woman dentist counsels a teen patient.

Fluoridation is valuable, and dentists should tell patients that

September 18, 2026

What 1 hour of screen time may mean for a toddler's teeth

By Melissa Busch

One hour of daily screen time may affect toddlers' teeth, according to a new study.

October 26, 2026

A young girl smiles as the viewer.

This may have a positive effect on adult oral health

By Melissa Busch

Childhood dental habits may help as you grow older, according to a study.

October 20, 2026

A young girl sits in a dental chair and smiles.

These U.S. kids may be the most exposed to amalgam-related mercury

By Melissa Busch

Mercury exposure disparities related to amalgam fillings exist among children, according to a new study.

October 12, 2026

Close-up photo of a tooth with an amalgam filling.

Fluoridation is valuable, and dentists should tell patients that

By Melissa Busch

New research appears to prove that fluoridation works.

September 18, 2026

A woman dentist counsels a teen patient.

Fluoride during pregnancy may affect kids' reasoning abilities

By Melissa Busch

Fluoride consumed during pregnancy may quietly lower a child's reasoning abilities and problem-solving skills, according to a study.

August 31, 2026

A pregnant woman in a white T-shirt holds a glass of water and holds her other hand to her belly.

Watching mukbangs may hurt kids’ teeth

By Melissa Busch

Viral food videos may pose serious hidden dental risks to adolescents, according to a new study.

August 13, 2026

A young man wearing a red baseball cap looks at the glowing screen of his smartphone.

CAMBRA says assess 1st, but what happens when the patient still says no to fluoride?

By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

The most effective fluoride varnish is one the dental patient accepts. Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, provides coaching on how to get there.

August 11, 2026

This simple tool may bring caries to a halt

One tiny brush, one minute -- and researchers say it could change how we treat a problem millions face before it becomes an emergency.

August 6, 2026

Close-up of child's mouth showing tooth decay and discoloration requiring dental treatment.

U.S. fluoride shortage disrupting public water systems

By Melissa Busch

A critical shortage of fluoride is forcing some major U.S. cities to reduce tooth protection in the water supplies.

August 5, 2026

A woman holds a clear glass of water to her mouth.

SDF may reduce radiation-induced caries progression

A study suggests silver diamine fluoride may reduce radiation-induced caries risk and help prevent cavities despite low saliva levels.

July 30, 2026

3D-rendered teeth with pink metallic studded shields and white crowns against a gradient background.

How political affiliation can affect dental health may shock you

By Melissa Busch

Political affiliation may secretly influence how parents protect children from disease, according to a new study.

July 16, 2026

A blue donkey and a red elephant face off in front of an American flag background with stars. The donkey and elephant represent U.S. Democrats and Republicans.

Letter to the editor: Study finding harm to adolescent bones from combined fluoride and lead can’t be dismissed

By Chris Neurath

A research director says DrBicuspid’s recent article correctly highlights fluoride and lead’s harmful combined effects on adolescent bone health.

June 29, 2026

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