A new type of artificial saliva, delivered as a mouthwash and made using a lab-modified sugarcane protein called CANECPI-5, could help protect the teeth of patients with head and neck cancer.

Researchers in Germany have mapped how the element zinc is distributed throughout teeth in unprecedented detail.

New research suggests that treating certain dental infections could help lower inflammation associated with heart disease, while also improving blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

A recent study suggests that older Americans who do not get enough lycopene in their diet face a much higher risk of developing severe periodontitis.