Dental Health News
Dental health is an increasingly important part of your overall health. Find the latest news and research updates on dental health related articles here.
Dental health is an increasingly important part of your overall health. Find the latest news and research updates on dental health related articles here.
TUESDAY, April 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Folks getting a tooth pulled or a cavity drilled in the United States are still more likely to be prescribed powerful opioid painkillers, despite America’s...
MONDAY, April 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Losing teeth might cause you to gain weight, a new study says. Weight gain is significantly associated with having fewer teeth or losing the bone and gums...
TUESDAY, March 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A healthy mouth is key to protecting the well-being of people battling liver disease, a new study reports. Veterans with early-stage cirrhosis had fewer...
TUESDAY, March 24, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Removing fluoride from drinking water could lead to more cavities in kids and higher health care costs, a new analysis suggests. Researchers estimate that...
WEDNESDAY, March 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The secret to a healthy heart in your 50s might actually be found in the dental records of your 10-year-old self. A massive study from the University of...
FRIDAY, Jan. 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Everyone who's had regular dental care knows the heavy lead apron that's draped across your body before taking X-rays of your teeth. But what has been an...
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Dental appointments may get easier and less painful soon. Scientists have developed a revolutionary gel that can repair and regrow tooth enamel. The...
TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — For decades, fluoride in drinking water has helped protect kids' teeth from cavities. But as some states move away from adding fluoride to public water,...
MONDAY, Nov. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Nobody wants a root canal, but if you must get one there's possible benefit for your heart. Researchers in Britain found that a successful root canal...
FRIDAY, Nov. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Getting your wisdom teeth pulled? You don't need opioids to deal with the pain of the extraction, a new study says. A combination of acetaminophen provided...
MONDAY, Oct. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Chewing on ice may seem harmless, perhaps even refreshing, but dental experts warn it can actually wreak havoc on your teeth. While the occasional crunch of...
MONDAY, Sept. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The Mediterranean diet might help you at the dentist, a new study says. People who follow a Mediterranean diet appear more likely to have better gum...
FRIDAY, Sept. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A person's risk of pancreatic cancer might be tied to the microbes living in their mouths, a new study says. People have a more than tripled risk of...
TUESDAY, Sept. 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Afraid of the dentist? You're far from alone, a new study says. Nearly 3 of 4 adults fear going to the dentist, researchers report in the September issue...
FRIDAY, August 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Folks who smoke a lot of marijuana could be facing a more than four-fold odds of developing an oral cancer, new research suggests. “Cannabis smoke contains...