Read an opinion piece on how foreign-trained dentists can help solve health inequity within the dental industry ...

Periodontitis, or gum disease, can turn up in an individual as a result of infections and inflammation of the gums. This can cause a lot of discomfort and, at its worst, can cause teeth to loosen and ...

Biomarker research in dentistry is an emerging field that holds significant promise for transforming diagnostic and ...

Periodontal diseases, also known as gum diseases, are infections and inflammation that affect the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth, primarily the gums. These diseases range from mild ...

Scientists are learning that inflammation and a runaway immune response connect severe gum disease to a number of systemic conditions. Credit: John Soares While the proverb ‘Don’t look a gift ...

Kelly Engebretson was excited to get fitted for a prosthetic after having part of his leg amputated. But he wasn't sure how he'd get to the appointment.

Smoking and other tobacco use can cause oral health problems like gum disease and tooth decay. Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth structure and can affect both the enamel and the dentin layer ...

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Yum! Eventually most of the sweetener and flavoring slide down your throat with your saliva and the great taste becomes a memory. Gum base does not dissolve in saliva. This is why you lose the flavor, ...

If you’ve noticed that your dog’s gums seem inflamed or your dog is having trouble eating, you may want to get them checked for dental disease. Dental disease in dogs is similar to that in humans.

A 2015 research review noted that herbal therapies, including mastic gum, had “promising” benefits for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease, and recommended ...