Today’s Dental News

Patients With Basic Dental Problems Continually Visit ER

There are about 130 million Americans that feel they have no choice. Without dental...

Brushing and Flossing May Have Added Benefits

Brushing and flossing may lead to other things besides good oral health. There’s research...

Obesity Could Result in Higher Risk of Tooth Loss

Overweight people have a higher probability of losing their teeth. But the possible tooth...

Periodontal Therapy Can Lower Costs of Treatment for Diabetics

Periodontal treatment may lower the number of hospitalizations and the cost of medical care...

Root Canal Awareness Week Returns

It’s the time of year to start thinking about root canals. Not because there’s...

Dental Plaque Bacteria May Cause Blood Clots

Oral bacteria that enter the bloodstream may cause major blood clots, and possibly even...

Mothers’ Oral Health Impacts Children

A mother’s dental health influences whether or not her child has good oral health....

Bottled Water May Not be Better Than Tap Water

Bottled water may not be safer than tap water. Some dentists are now claiming...

Controversy Involves Dentists Trying to Write Off Medicare Debts

Dentists in Australia are looking for Medicare debts to be written off. Nearly 50...

Dental Hygiene Essential for Congenital Heart Disease Patients

Many congenital heart disease patients are seeing their risk of endocarditis increase. One reason...