Cavity Prevention

Effective Cavity Prevention Program Coming to New Hampshire Schools with $1M in Funding

by NYU Dentistry
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A school-based dental program that can prevent up to 80% of cavities is coming to three New Hampshire school districts. CariedAway™ NH Concord, an innovative cavity prevention program developed by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry), has received a $1 million, three-year award from Northeast Delta Dental to launch in elementary and middle … Read more

Nanoparticles Discovered To Work Well At Preventing Tooth Decay And Cavities

by University of Pennsylvania

The bacteria that live in dental plaque and contribute to tooth decay often resist traditional antimicrobial treatment, as they can “hide” within a sticky biofilm matrix, a glue-like polymer scaffold. A new strategy conceived by University of Pennsylvania researchers took a more sophisticated approach. Instead of simply applying an antibiotic to the teeth, they took … Read more