A sore throat, loss of taste, and a burning tongue are telltale signs something is wrong. But the culprit might surprise you.

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In a nutshell CT scans of 15 Viking-age skulls revealed widespread dental infections, sinusitis, ear diseases, and joint ...

Dental care delays are common, but they come with risks. Learn what causes them and how we can change the pattern.

The Association for Dental Safety (ADS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formerly known as OSAP, has launched a new organization called the ADS Institute for Dental Safety and Science. This organization steps ...

The Association for Dental Safety has launched a new organization to provide clinical guidelines and best practices after the CDC’s oral health division was eliminated in a round of federal layoffs.

Q I saw my dentist for pain in an upper molar, but the X-ray was normal. My nose was also plugged up, and she said it might ...

They also found the highest infection rates relative to group size among patients aged 18 to 49, suggesting younger adults may delay routine dental care and only seek treatment when conditions ...

Inflammation at the apex of the tooth—the tip of the root—and in the surrounding area is primarily caused by caries. If left untreated, the bacteria can reach the root canal and pass through ...

Discover how combining exercise with omega-3 supplements may reduce inflammation and severity of chronic tooth root infections. Learn from a new study led by São Paulo State University, offering ...

A brain abscess is a rare but life-threatening infection. Learn how advances in imaging, surgery, and diagnostics are ...

Antibiotics are only recommended when there is severe infection that has spread from the root of the tooth. However, some dentists still routinely prescribe antibiotics to people with these conditions ...