Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDSGum cancer, also called gingiva cancer, occurs when cells in the gum grow out of control, forming tumors or lesions. A common form of gum cancer is squamous cell ...

Dentists say fluoridated water was one of the most significant public health advances in recent memory. The incoming ...

the X-ray must be focused directly to the approximal region for a proper diagnosis of interproximal caries. [12] Hence, the aims of this study were to evaluate the diagnostic capability of NILT ...

You can manage cavity pain by taking over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, avoiding hot and cold foods and beverages, and using home remedies like clove oil to take the edge off until you are able to ...

Caries is the most prevalent non-communicable disease worldwide (Petersen et al, 2005). One reason is that its early stages, which can be considered sub-clinical signs of the caries disease, are ...

Background Optical caries detection has the potential to be ... visible and near infrared detection methods for identifying early non-cavitated ex vivo occlusal demineralization.

The former Independent candidate, who is expected to be health czar under Donald Trump, has a history of spreading conspiracy ...

Some believe the basilica on Vatican Hill was built over the martyred bones of the apostle Peter—but is that true? After ...

Adding the cavity-fighting chemical to water supplies was one of the 20th century’s signature ... that is something the ...

We hear from periodontist Varkha Rattu on why interdental brushes are key for thorough oral hygiene practices.