Montreal residents say a petition by RFK, the US health secretary nominee, stoked their city’s rejection of fluoride.

Sir Sadiq Khan has been urged to hold a review into whether the capital’s water supply should be fluoridated to ...

Did you know that the top chronic infectious disease affecting children isn’t colds or flu. It’s tooth decay – and it’s contagious.

Teeth are made of enamel, calcium, and other substances. This article defines key terms to help you understand how teeth fit ...

Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in the mouth produce acids that attack the enamel, or protective outer layer of the tooth. If left untreated, tooth decay could lead to gum disease, cavities, and ...

Water fluoridation is a “safe way to prevent tooth decay,” a Rutgers University expert says – despite what you may have ...

Federal government guidelines which recommend levels of fluoride in toothpaste for children under six are outdated and ...

The oral health of regional Queenslanders is not the only thing at risk for communities without access to fluoridated water, ...

Alarmed dentists say more children than ever are being anaesthetised to remove rotten teeth – in some cases, every tooth in ...

We spoke with dentists to learn more about what a calculus bridge is, its side effects and how to prevent one from forming ...