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August 3, 2016

Medical benefits of dental floss unproven

It's one of the most universal recommendations in all of public health: Floss daily to prevent gum disease and cavities.

July 29, 2016

5 types of bad breath— and what they say about your health

Chances are, you already know the basics when it comes to keeping your breath minty-fresh (or at least non-offensive to those in whiffing distance).

July 28, 2016

NYC dentist has sued 5 patients since 2012 over bad reviews

Yelp has just issued its third ever consumer alert, this one about a dentist in Manhattan who has sued five patients since 2012 for posting negative reviews, reports BuzFeed.

July 26, 2016

Texas dentist on vacation in Bahamas survives shark attack

A Texas dentist on vacation in the Bahamas has survived being attacked by a 6-foot shark while free diving.

July 25, 2016

Officials: Patients of Tennessee dental clinic should get HIV tests

Patients treated at a Tennessee dental clinic should get tested for hepatitis B and C, and HIV after problems with infection control could have put thousands of people at risk for the diseases, health officials said Monday.

July 15, 2016

Texas toddler who died after routine dental procedure suffered anesthesia complications

Autopsy results released Thursday revealed that a 14-month-old Texas girl’s death in March after a routine dental procedure was due to complications during anesthesia.

July 12, 2016

Thumb-suckers, nail-biters less likely to develop allergies

Children who suck their thumbs or bite their nails are less likely than others to have allergies later, according to a new study.

June 17, 2016

High-tech toothbrush corrects common brushing errors

There are few things more routine than brushing your teeth: At least twice a day, every day, you stand in front of the mirror and go through the motions.

June 9, 2016

Never floss? You're not alone ... and that's bad news

If you never floss your teeth, you're in good company among a third of US adults.

June 6, 2016

4 embarrassing health problems and how to treat them

Whether it’s constipation, a leaky bladder or a strange odor, doctors have seen nearly every health issue there is.