Neanderthals may not only have feasted on rhinoceroses, they may also have used their exceptionally hard teeth as specialized ...

Artificial intelligence is making waves in dentistry, offering tools that help detect cavities, gum disease, and other oral health issues with high accuracy. Studies show AI can match or even surpass ...

Dental caries, more commonly known as tooth decay or cavities, is the most widespread disease globally, affecting more than half of the world’s population. It cuts across all age groups, from young ...

Severe cystitis, pneumonia or tooth decay could increase the risk of dementia. A study of hundreds of thousands of people across Finland has found that people who were treated in hospital for these ...

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are considered the optimal first-line pharmacologic treatment for acute dental pain. Eugenol is the active compound in clove oil that acts as a localized ...

Eight-year-old Jonah woke up one May morning with a swollen face and a toothache. He refused the pain medication that his mom, Geneva Reynolds, tried to give him. He didn't sleep or eat and cried ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — If your child’s tooth isn’t hurting, it’s easy to assume everything is fine, but dentists say that’s not always the case, and February’s National Children’s Dental Health ...

Silver complex fluoride (SCF) may be an effective treatment for preventing caries while avoiding the staining associated with silver diamine fluoride (SDF), according to a study recently published in ...

New human clinical trial proves arginine, an amino acid, can modify plaque formation on teeth, thereby protecting against dental caries Fermentation of sugars in our food by the numerous bacteria in ...

Although there are several factors that may lead to a root canal, there are also ways to minimize your risk — with a few lifestyle changes. From the bright lamp spotlighting you to the fear of ...

Severe dental disease is common among people addicted to methamphetamine and cocaine, as is tooth loss, complicating treatment and recovery. Oral health is often entirely overlooked by individuals ...