Danielle U.S. health department pulls back study tying alcohol to oral, esophageal and other cancers
In January, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy urged cancer warning labels on alcohol, citing risks...
Researchers identify gene cluster that helps good oral bacteria outcompete cavity-causing strains
UC Berkeley researchers identified a gene cluster that could help beneficial strains outcompete cavity-causing ones....
Ontario dentist seeks kidney donor for son facing end-stage renal disease
Julian Martino and his father, Dr. Pat Martino. (Photo supplied) When Julian Martino was diagnosed...
U.S. dentistry gets younger as women reach nearly 40% of dental workforce
From solo to group practice: a younger, more female dental workforce is emerging. (iStock) The...
Teens who lose teeth nearly twice as likely to be bullied, study finds
Australian researchers say tooth loss in adolescence can have serious social and psychological impacts, not...
Sugar substitutes may protect teeth, but major study links most to faster cognitive decline
Sweet but risky? Study reveals sugar substitutes and cognitive decline are strongly linked. (iStock) Sugar...
Maple compound and chamomile extract show promise in fighting cavities
New studies show compounds from maple and chamomile may help prevent cavities, offering a natural...
Six doctors receive dental training before deployment to Australia’s Antarctic stations
Australian Antarctic Program, courtesy of the Australian government. Six Australian doctors have completed dental training...
Are more people afraid of the dentist now than decades ago? U.S. study says yes
When asked if they would be interested in a free, at-home treatment for dental fear,...
Well-controlled diabetes protects teeth as much as not having the disease, large study finds
The researchers noted that regular maintenance preserved more teeth than treatment-only care, regardless of age...