1 in 2 Australian Children Have Tooth Decay (IMAGE)

University of Sydney

1 in 2 Australian Children Have Tooth Decay

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With one in two Australian children reported to have tooth decay in their permanent teeth by age 12, researchers from the University of Sydney believe they have identified some nanoscale elements that govern the behavior of our teeth.

Material and structures engineers worked with dentists and bioengineers to map the exact composition and structure of tooth enamel at the atomic scale.

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Tom Hartley - University of Sydney

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