SMART and ART show comparable success for early childhood caries, meta-analysis finds
Silver and standard treatments show similar success for children's teeth
This meta-analysis of 398 pediatric participants compared silver modified atraumatic restorative treatment (SMART) with atraumatic restorati…
New data shows that adding silver to a common restorative treatment does not change the clinical success rate for cavities in children's pri…
Early childhood caries affects 17% to 57% of children in Africa, umbrella review finds
Factors Influencing Early Childhood Caries in Children Across Africa
This umbrella review of systematic reviews found that early childhood caries (ECC) prevalence in African children ranges from 17% to 57%, wi…
New data highlights how diet, oral hygiene, and feeding habits contribute to the high rates of early childhood tooth decay in children acros…
Systematic review examines oral microbiota associations with chronic kidney disease and early childhood caries
Your Mouth Bacteria Could Be Secretly Affecting Your Kidneys
This systematic review summarizes literature regarding oral microbiota exposure in general and pediatric populations.
Keeping your mouth healthy might be a simple way to protect your kidneys and bladder.