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New guidelines from the American Dental Association (ADA) are cracking down on the use of opioids for tooth pain. The...

Feb 6, 2024

The heavy lead apron dentists drape over you during dental X-rays may soon be a thing of the past. On Thursday, the...

Feb 2, 2024

A newly developed "brush biopsy" allows dentists to screen for the most common form of mouth cancer, a new study...

Jan 22, 2024

New research in mice is pointing to a surprising connection: Gum disease could exacerbate chronic obstructive pulmonary...

Jan 15, 2024

A person's toothbrush could be a true lifesaver if they land in a hospital ICU, according to new evidence...

Dec 19, 2023

If you're getting a tooth pulled or having another painful dental procedure, you're much less likely to get opioids...

Nov 10, 2023

People want whiter teeth, surveys show, and the American Dental Association (ADA) has some advice on how to accomplish...

Oct 20, 2023

Good oral health is one of the keys to healthy aging, but a sobering new study shows that many U.S. nursing home...

Sep 15, 2023

Children having short-term dental pain from extractions or toothache should not be prescribed opioids but rather manage...

Aug 28, 2023

Fluoride may have found its match in preventing cavities. New research shows that toothpaste containing hydroxyapatite,...

Jul 18, 2023

Add risk of developing memory problems later in life to the list of consequences linked to poor oral health. Not taking...

Jul 6, 2023

Dentures may hide harmful germs that cause pneumonia, British researchers report. For the study, the investigators...

Jun 26, 2023