Newer optical methods, such as the Midwest Caries ID™ (MID) and CP-OCT, have the potential to detect early non-cavitated occlusal lesions using non-ionizing, safe radiation (light).

Scientific Reports (2017). [4] Combined Near-Infrarred Light Transillumination and Direct Digital Radiography Increases Diagnostic In Approximal Caries. Scientific Reports (2019).

Why is it important to improve the detection of dental caries (tooth decay)? Dentists often aim to identify tooth decay that has already advanced to a level which needs a filling. If dentists were ...

The use of fissure sealants remains a cornerstone of preventive dentistry, particularly in the management of occlusal caries among children and adolescents. These resin-based coatings provide a ...

Methods Six blinded examiners were used to compare the accuracy of the following three examinations in detecting occlusal demineralization: Midwest Caries ID™ (MID), visual photographic ...

The CS 1600 is designed to identify potential caries in the earliest stages on both occlusal and smooth surfaces to help you provide more efficient and comfortable patient care. Use the CS 1600 to: ...

Dentists may soon be out of business, thanks to a vaccine that could rid us of tooth decay for ever. Researchers in the U.S., at the Forsyth Institute in Boston, are researching a vaccine that ...

The aim of this study was to describe the 2-year results of an individualized treatment program designed to control occlusal caries in erupting first permanent molars. The sample consisted of 145 five ...

Cube Click has received approval from the FDA for Smile Dx, its flagship medical device.  Smile Dx is an AI-powered diagnostic platform that can identify caries, root canals and periodontal disease at ...

The number of teeth and occlusal contact appears to be the most critical parameters affecting maximum BF [10]. Dental caries is the most common dental disease affecting humankind worldwide, both the ...