Back in the days before high-tech sensing and monitoring devices, miners used canaries as early warning systems to detect potentially deadly gas leaks in the mines. Now a Canadian company has ...

The Ortek-ECD electronic caries detector (ECD) for the early detection of cavities now has widespread availability, Ortek Therapeutics announced. Dental professionals can use the diagnostic tool to ...

Artificial intelligence has shown promise in many areas of healthcare, and dentistry is no exception. AI and machine learning are providing support for clinical decision-making and diagnosis—detecting ...

Ladderworks is a publishing platform of diverse picture books and online curriculum with the mission to empower over a million kids to become social entrepreneurs. Our current series features ...

Early childhood caries (ECC)—the world’s most prevalent chronic childhood disease—disproportionately targets specific teeth, a mystery that has remained unresolved until now. A collaborative research ...

Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it’s possible. Here’s what dental experts say. By Katie Camero Most of us know that the best defense against tooth decay — or ...