School-based dental program reduces cavities by more than 50%
E-Mail IMAGE: A new study finds that school-based dental care reduces cavities by more than 50 percent. view more Credit: ©Sorel: Courtesy of NYU Photo Bureau A school-based cavity prevention program involving nearly 7,000 elementary school students reduced cavities by more than 50 percent, according to a study led by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry. The findings are published March 1 in the "The widespread implementation of oral health programs in schools could increase the reach of traditional dental practices and improve children's oral health--all while reducing heal...