Childhood cavities are the number-one chronic disease affecting children. More than 40 percent of kids have tooth decay by the time they reach kindergarten and 50 percent of children have gingivitis.

Oral hygiene plays a critical role in overall health, influencing various bodily systems beyond just dental concerns.

Good dental hygiene is associated with a decreased risk of developing diabetes, according to study results published in Diabetologia, the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes.

SEMBACH, Germany -- February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Cavities, also known as caries or tooth decay, are one of the most common, but preventable, chronic diseases of childhood.

BOSTON -- A new study finds that good dental hygiene may not only prevent cavities but could also reduce your risk of brain diseases. Previous studies have shown that poor oral health such as gum ...

Nearly half of children in the U.S. have experienced decay, fillings, or missing teeth by age 9. Parents should start brushing their children's teeth as soon as the first tooth appears and begin ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Meet Rex, and he has a vital job: teaching kids about the importance of having healthy teeth. "Rex is our dental plush model," said Jodeci Felix, the Project Director and ...

Good oral hygiene and regular dental care are the most important ways to reduce risk of a heart infection called infective endocarditis caused by bacteria in the mouth. There are four categories of ...

Patients with specific cardiac conditions such as valvular heart disease and congenital abnormalities, or those requiring a pacemaker, should practice good dental and skin hygiene to help prevent rare ...

The mouth is often described as a window to overall health—and for good reason. A growing body of research reveals a significant link between poor dental hygiene and cardiovascular disease. While ...