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June 3, 2016

Can frequent moves contribute to childhood hospitalizations?

Kids who move a lot during their first year of life may end up in the hospital more often than children who stay put in the same home, a recent study suggests.

June 2, 2016

Marijuana use by adults tied to few physical health problems

Other than being at an increased risk of gum disease, people who smoked marijuana for up to 20 years during adulthood were generally as healthy as people who didn't light up, according to a new study.

May 17, 2016

How to stop dry mouth

Everything from smoking to cancer treatment can cause dry mouth, but one of the most common causes of the uncomfortable condition is medication.

April 12, 2016

Michigan woman dies after dentist visit, family claims

Amber Waddell’s mother went to the dentist for a procedure on Friday— and never came back.

April 6, 2016

Golden retriever quells youngsters' fears at Illinois dentist's office

Few youngsters enjoy going to the dentist, but a friendly golden retriever is making their visits at a Northbrook, Illinois, office, a whole lot less stressful.

April 4, 2016

Link between gum disease and dementia is uncertain

Will better oral health protect an aging brain?

March 31, 2016

Mother's smoking during pregnancy affects baby's DNA

Pregnant women now have another reason to quit smoking - a new analysis links it to differences in their babies' DNA that mirror alterations in adult smokers and suggest how smoking might contribute to certain birth defects.

March 31, 2016

14-month-old dies after procedure at Texas dentist office

A Texas dentist office is under investigation after a 14-month-old girl died while undergoing an undisclosed procedure that required anesthesia, The American-Statesman reported.

March 16, 2016

Gum disease may signal faster Alzheimer's decline

For people with Alzheimer's disease, having gum disease is tied to faster cognitive decline, according to a new study.

March 14, 2016

Houston family suing dentist after 4-year-old daughter suffers severe brain damage

A Houston family is preparing to sue their daughter’s dentist after the 4-year-old allegedly suffered severe brain damage following an appointment.