Controversial plans that would have meant patients would be allocated a dentist for each check-up, rather than staying with a ...

Almost everyone experiences tooth decay (caries), it seems, making this among the most common conditions caused by bacterial infection. The costs of treating this condition are among the highest for ...

I BELIEVE it is safe to state that every infection that results in a disease in any part of the body can, at least theoretically, be prevented. As I have ...

Every day, 160 children and teenagers in England have tooth extractions while under general anesthetic in hospital, according to the LGA. The British Dental Association (BDA) has commented that these ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It’s long been known that smoking cannabis can lead to problems in the lungs, heart and brain. Ellyce Clonan, DDS, a clinical assistant professor in the University at Buffalo School of ...

An indirect pulp cap is one method of preserving a tooth that has decay, trauma, or other damage. The crown of your tooth is the part of the tooth you can see in your mouth. It has three layers: ...

The American College of Prosthodontists estimates that around 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. Dental implants are a popular choice for replacing one or more missing or decayed ...