Invasive Dentistry May Raise Short-Term Heart, Stroke Risk
2010-10-18
But it’s still safer to treat gum disease than not, experts sayContinue Reading
Study Suggests Osteoporosis Drug Might Treat Loss of Bone in Jaw
2010-10-18
Ironically, disfiguring condition has been tied to heavy use of another osteoporosis drugContinue Reading
Dental Care Linked to Heart Health in Older Women
2010-10-05
Study adds to evidence suggesting that regular oral care may help protect heart, at least in womenContinue Reading
Gum Disease More Common in U.S. Than Previously Thought
2010-09-30
Earlier reports may have underestimated by as much as 50%, experts sayContinue Reading
Health Tip: Raising the Risk of Overbite
2010-09-23
Ask your doctor when child should let go of pacifier, thumb-suckingContinue Reading
No Evidence That Asthma Leads to Tooth Decay: Study
2010-09-17
In some studies, children with asthma even found to have fewer cavities, researchers sayContinue Reading
Large Companies More Likely to Offer Dental Insurance
2010-09-07
Only about a third of all U.S. businesses provide it, study findsContinue Reading
Fillings, Sealants May Leach BPA Into Kids' Mouths
2010-09-07
But analysis finds exposure to the controversial chemical is short-lived, with health effects unclearContinue Reading
Tongue Piercing Can Cause Costly Gap in Front Teeth
2010-08-05
One woman’s experience suggests a risk; other potential problems include gum trauma, infectionContinue Reading
Low-Income Children Not Getting Adequate Dental Care
2010-07-08
California study finds those covered by public health insurance less likely to make regular visits, if they go at allContinue Reading
Cavities in Baby Teeth May Come From Poor Food Choices
2010-06-22
Dental office a good place to offer education on kids’ nutrition, researcher saysContinue Reading