Critics say a new, broader definition of high-risk plaque opens the door to more tests, diagnoses, and invasive procedures, steering us down a potentially harmful path.

While it’s well-known that issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking and not enough exercise are risk factors for a ...

Tartar is also called dental calculus. The acid that dental plaque creates can attack the enamel on your teeth. Over time, it can destroy this enamel, causing tooth decay and cavities. Excessive ...

Dentists often emphasize the importance of brushing teeth twice a day to combat dental plaque and its harmful consequences, ...

Scientists in China have developed a potential vaccine to prevent the build-up of plaque in arteries that can lead to blood ...

The vaccine, developed by scientists at Nanjing University of Science and Technology, has shown promise in reducing the ...