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  • noun The study of dental caries and their development

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Examples

  • "You can't drink erosive foods and drinks in high frequency and expect a toothpaste to protect you," says Mark S. Wolff, a professor and chairman of the department of cariology and comprehensive care at New York University College of Dentistry.

    The Acid Test for Enamel-Saving Toothpastes Laura Johannes 2010

  • While many of the new products claim to help on both the aesthetic and health fronts, consumers should be realistic about expectations, cautions Mark Wolff, chairman of the department of cariology (the study of decay) and comprehensive care at New York University College of Dentistry.

    Ad Track: Marketers take aim at yellow teeth 2008

  • BTW - Salem's geneticist and cariology appointments are tomorrow!

    brile Diary Entry brile 2003

  • Autio-Gold earned her dental and doctoral degrees in cariology from the University of Oulu,

    University of Florida News 2009

  • Autio-Gold earned her dental and doctoral degrees in cariology from the University of Oulu,

    University of Florida News 2009

  • "This is the first time that the citric acid in sports drinks has been linked to erosive tooth wear," said Mark Wolff, professor of cariology and comprehensive care at New York University College of Dentistry, who led the study.

    The Times of India 2009

  • 'This is the first time that the citric acid in sports drinks has been linked to erosive tooth wear,' said Mark Wolff, professor of cariology and comprehensive care at New York University College of Dentistry, who led the study.

    India eNews 2009

  • Autio-Gold is a clinical researcher specializing in dental cariology, the study of dental decay as a transmissible, infectious bacterial disease.

    University of Florida News 2009

  • "This is the first time that the citric acid in sports drinks has been linked to erosive tooth wear," study leader Dr Mark Wolff, chairman of cariology and comprehensive care at the NYU College of Dentistry, said in a news release issued by the school.

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  • Autio-Gold is a clinical researcher specializing in dental cariology, the study of dental decay as a transmissible, infectious bacterial disease.

    University of Florida News 2009

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