For years the mineral loss from enamel and dentin has been known to alter the optical properties of teeth. Now some technology developers are hoping to capitalize on this phenomenon with a diagnostic ...

In patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy, applying radiation very close to the mouth can destroy some salivary glands and compromise saliva production, which is essential for cont ...

If you have crooked, worn, discolored, damaged, or unhealthy teeth, your dentist may recommend tooth or dental restoration. There are several different types of tooth restoration you may wish to ...

"The images obtained by OCT confirm that this method is effective in evaluating the depth of demineralization caused by induction of caries in vitro from 7 days on," the researchers wrote. "The images ...