Health June 22 Dental experts reveal 6 essential tips to prevent tooth loss in aging adults Protect your teeth as you age with expert advice on gum disease prevention, managing medication-induced dry mouth, and finding affordable dental care options for seniors.
Health May 31 Most common causes of cavities in the teeth — and how to prevent them Cavities form from tooth decay and can lead to pain or tooth loss. Here's a roundup of symptoms, causes and expert tips to protect your teeth and maintain good oral health.
NBA August 8, 2023 Cavaliers' Ricky Rubio stepping away from basketball to focus on mental health Ricky Rubio, a 12-year NBA veteran guard, revealed his decision to put his professional basketball career on hold to better focus on his mental health.
Cavities January 10, 2017 Filling a cavity may never be the same A novel therapy holds real promise in changing the way dentists treat your cavities—they'd get the cavities to fill themselves.
Cavities October 19, 2016 CDC wants more kids to get dental sealants The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urged U.S. schools Tuesday to bring in dental specialists to apply sealants on kids’ molars to help reduce cavities.
VIDEO September 14, 2016 Danica Patrick joins campaign to empower veterans NASCAR star advocates for dental health care
Pregnancy October 28, 2015 Low vitamin D during pregnancy linked to child's cavity risk Women's low vitamin D levels during pregnancy are linked to a higher risk of cavities in the teeth of their toddlers, according to a new study done in Canada.
Cavities October 28, 2015 Goodbye root canals? Researchers use lasers to regrow parts of teeth Researchers from Harvard University claim they have discovered a novel way of regrowing parts of people’s teeth using an unlikely tool: Lasers.
Children's Health October 28, 2015 Task force recommends pediatricians treat baby teeth with fluoride Pediatricians and other primary care doctors should apply fluoride varnish to infants’ teeth soon after they erupt, according to new cavity-fighting guidelines.
Children's Health October 27, 2015 Abuse complaints stack up against Jacksonville dentist A growing number of parents are suing a Jacksonville dentist, accusing him of mistreating children and performing unneeded tooth extractions.
Gum Disease October 27, 2015 Do you need to see a dentist twice a year? Dental professionals have long recommended a teeth cleaning every six months. One expert, Edmond R. Hewlett, a professor of dentistry at the University of California, Los Angeles, explains why a few people can get by with less frequent visits to the dentist, while others should consider going even more often.
Obesity October 27, 2015 UN says world eating excess sugar, suggests cutting 5-10 percent from diet Put down the donut. And while you're at it, skip the breakfast cereal, fruit juice, beer and ketchup.
Cavities October 27, 2015 Ancient teeth reveal evolution of cavities Ouch! The bacterium that causes toothaches has become more diverse over the course of human history, a new study finds
Cavities October 27, 2015 The weird way red wine fights cavities Need yet another reason to indulge in a glass of red wine with dinner? Vino may may help prevent cavities, finds a new study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Cavities October 26, 2015 Caregiver training may help mentally disabled adults with dental care Helping adults with developmental disabilities brush and floss their teeth is often hard for paid and unpaid caregivers, but family members could be in extra need of training, a new study suggests.
Cavities October 26, 2015 Unexplained cavity? Your workout may be to blame Runners and triathletes are pretty dang healthy, right? Ok, they may have a busted-up knee or hip here and there, but other than that they’re doing better than most people. Well, it turns out that non-athletes may have a leg up in one area of wellness: oral health.
Cavities October 25, 2015 Dental billing fraud is more common than you think Everybody knows going to the dentist is important, yet half of American adults skip out on regular dental care.
Cavities October 25, 2015 Halloween buy-back program aims to cut down on cavities, help troops overseas As pint-sized ghosts, goblins and the latest Pixar characters dash through neighborhoods on Halloween night collecting pounds of candy, dentists are gearing up to cash in – but not in the way you might expect.
Cavities October 24, 2015 Fillings, crowns and root canals without the numb face? Going to the dentist can be an overwhelming experience for many people – especially if you have a dental phobia. New technology is taking the pain out of common procedures like fillings, crowns and root canals
Gum Disease October 24, 2015 Dental device promises pain-free tooth repair A filling is one of the most common procedures carried out by dentists. But just the thought of anesthetic injections followed by the sound of the drill is enough to send shivers down the spine of many people.
Cavities October 24, 2015 Evidence of xylitol's cavity-preventing benefits lacking There is little evidence to support claims that a popular sweetener reduces the likelihood of cavities on its own, according to a new analysis of past research.
Gum Disease October 23, 2015 Roommates’ toothbrushes likely contain each other’s fecal matter, study says If you share a bathroom with a roommate or a partner, there’s a good chance your toothbrush contains that person’s fecal matter, a new study suggests.
Gum Disease October 23, 2015 One-fourth of Americans lie to dentists about flossing, survey finds More than a quarter of Americans lie about it, and 36 percent say they would rather do an unpleasant activity like cleaning the toilet or working on their taxes.
Regulation May 7, 2015 Grassroots solutions from America's dentists: Getting everyone the dental care they need Amid all the talk of cost and access to healthcare come stories of innovation and grassroots solutions to get people the dental care that they need. These solutions are not the invention of big government, corporate investment or complex social programs. Rather, they are the brainchild of collaborations in and for local communities by people like you and me.
