Orally dissolving medications containing buprenorphine are linked to severe dental problems, including total tooth loss, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns in a safety communication. The ...

Some of the most common diseases that impact our oral health include cavities (tooth decay), gum (periodontal) disease, and oral cancer.

Cavities are often seen as a childhood problem, but people of every age can develop tooth decay. Even adults who have taken good care of their teeth for years may ...

University of Houston (UH) researchers were awarded $1.4 million to eliminate dental problems that have been linked with buprenorphine, a prescription pain medication that has been shown to reduce ...

More than 40-percent of American children have tooth decay before they reach kindergarten, and the COVID-19 pandemic only made it worse. Breanna Ferrell is a mother of two with a six- and one-year-old ...

The human body is a marvellous thing. But like anything built by evolution, it has plenty of flaws. Consider teeth. Whereas sharks grow new teeth throughout their lives, adult humans get one set, ...

Driving through downtown Dallas, you might see a striking banner hanging at the U-turn bridge, near the Walnut Hill exit on Central Expressway (US 75): “Stop Fluoridation!” Below it, other banners ...

Most dental fillings heal smoothly, and any discomfort is temporary. If something does not feel right, it is always better to ...

While Nigeria lacks sufficient data on its state of oral health, more worrisome is that teeth problems are not reported until they have developed so massively that surgery becomes so difficult if not ...

NHS data reveals tooth decay is now the leading cause of childhood hospital admissions in Somerset and UK-wide, with access to NHS dental care ...