Today’s Dental News

Halloween Candy, Frequency, Not Amount, Raises Cavity Risk

Halloween can present a very scary time of year for any parent concerned about...

Giant Tigerfish with Razor-Sharp Teeth Caught by British Angler

A British angler has caught one of the most ferocious fish ever encountered. Jeremy...

Taking a Closer Look at Plaque

A team of University of Rochester scientists is using the technique of Raman spectroscopy...

West Virginia Dentists Find Gene for Sweet Tooth

Researchers at West Virginia University found a gene they believe causes a “sweet tooth.”...

Wolverine Undergoes Root Canal

A wolverine will have four root canals performed on it by veterinary dentists in...

Taking Care of Children’s Teeth Starts Early

Early childhood caries can impact children who are not even 1-year-old. “Baby bottle tooth...

Conventional Wisdom About Wisdom Teeth Confirmed

Having wisdom teeth removed during young adulthood not only improves dental and oral health,...

Calcium Supplements During Pregnancy May Prevent Tooth Decay

A recent study has demonstrated that a woman who takes calcium supplements while she...

Doctors Find Tooth Lodged in Former Miner’s Ear

Doctors have been left mystified after finding a tooth lodged in a man’s ear....

Big Burgers Might Give Asians TMJ

SINGAPORE—An American-trained dentist who runs a clinic in Singapore says small-mouthed Asians can injure...