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October 25, 2015

Dentists remove 232 teeth from Indian teen's mouth

When Ashik Gavai began struggling to bite and chew due to severe swelling on the right side of his face, he took himself to see a doctor.

October 25, 2015

Dental billing fraud is more common than you think

Everybody knows going to the dentist is important, yet half of American adults skip out on regular dental care.

October 25, 2015

Acupuncture could help in the dentist's chair

Acupuncture may provide relief for dental patients who reflexively gag during procedures like teeth impressions, according to Italian researchers.

October 25, 2015

University officials defend using dogs in dental program

Georgia Regents University officials are defending a dental school program that used dogs to test human dental implants.

October 25, 2015

Halloween buy-back program aims to cut down on cavities, help troops overseas

As pint-sized ghosts, goblins and the latest Pixar characters dash through neighborhoods on Halloween night collecting pounds of candy, dentists are gearing up to cash in – but not in the way you might expect.

October 24, 2015

Gum disease treatment linked to improvements in other conditions

People who were treated for periodontal disease had lower healthcare costs and fewer hospitalizations for other medical conditions compared to those whose gum disease went untreated, a new study has found.

October 24, 2015

Fillings, crowns and root canals without the numb face?

Going to the dentist can be an overwhelming experience for many people – especially if you have a dental phobia. New technology is taking the pain out of common procedures like fillings, crowns and root canals

October 24, 2015

Adults face possible complications from braces that teens rarely encounter

Braces used to be just for teens.

October 24, 2015

14 mistakes you're making with your teeth

Taking care of your pearly whites isn't rocket science, but it's easy to slip into habits that could cause heartache—er, toothache—in the long run. 

October 24, 2015

Patients can spot trouble with new dental implants

Patients with new dental implants may be able to detect signs of trouble early enough to help prevent complications that can damage gums and bone, a British study suggests.