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Starting November 1, Colgate-Palmolive will update its toothpaste packaging and marketing after concerns from Texas AG Ken ...

Hundreds of thousands of 3 to 5-year-olds in deprived areas of England have received over two million toothbrushes and toothpastes in major dental ...

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people looked after their teeth — and how often they visited the dentist. In 2020, many ...

Persistent tooth infection may cause ear and head pain because of the connection between your teeth and the trigeminal nerve.

It is Dickensian that a third of five-year-olds in the most deprived areas of this country have suffered tooth decay’ ...

Have you been told you should get a check-up and clean every six months? Perhaps your dental clinic’s or health insurance policy’s default is to ask you to book these services twice a year. Let’s look ...

When it comes to teeth, vertebrates have a lot in common. No matter the shape, size or sharpness, teeth share genetic origins, physical characteristics and, of course, a home in the jaw. New findings ...

Jade inlays, typically reserved for adults, have been discovered on the teeth of young Maya children aged only 8 to 10 years, ...

If you regularly wake with a dry mouth, it is important to tackle hydrating it to reduce risk of further oral diseases. Dr ...

Are you using too much toothpaste? In TODAY's expert tip of the day, dentists share how much toothpaste you need to clean ...