Today’s Dental News

Protein Could Raise Risk of Blood-Vessel Constriction Involved in Gum Disease

A protein associated with gum disease may increase the risk of plaque-containing blood vessels...

Scientists Say No Link Exists Between Gum Disease

Any link between gum disease and heart problems is coincidental, according to a panel...

Oral Cancer Detection May Become Easier

A new saliva test may soon make the lives of many people much easier....

Gums Suffer as People Age

It has recently become clearer why gum health declines with age. Queen Mary, University...

New Test Could Enable Dentists to Detect Oral Cancer Faster

It’s possible that it may take only 20 minutes to diagnose oral cancer. The...

Women in 40s Impacted by Dental Phobia

Women older than 40 are often scared to visit the dentist. A University of...

Dentists Play Pivotal Role in Looking for Oral Cancer

Regular dental visits may be the best way to detect oral cancer, according to...

Dental Tattoo Could Be Innovative Addition to Dentistry

Scientists are working on a tooth tattoo that could aid dentists in a significant...

Free Clinic Enables Some Californians to Receive Dental Care

Thousands of people benefitted from a free medical clinic in Sacramento, Calif. last weekend....

Drug Could Lower Risk for Oral Cancer

Metformin, a drug commonly used to treat diabetes, could lower the risk of oral...