A common fear among children is visiting the dentist. Perched in an enormous chair bathed in glaring light, enduring long periods of sitting while someone examines and prods your mouth with sharp and ...

Each year, nine leading dental hygienists come together on one night to discuss and debate the top clinical products of the year. During the remaining 364 days, these same hygienists spend countless ...

If the thought of going to the dentist makes your teeth chatter with fear, you’re not alone. At least 15 to 20 percent of ...

A Knoxville dentist who had been found with improperly sterilized dental tools back in August is recommending patients who went to his office between 2016 and 2019 to get tested for HIV, Hepatitis B ...

Minimally invasive dentistry is more than new tech; it’s a shift from 'drill and fill' to a philosophy of prevention and early intervention.

Dear Dr. Reitz: Is it true that during America’s Colonial times dentistry was done by barbers, and the red of the barber pole signified they also did bloodletting? – Bill from Exeter Dear Bill: First ...

Dental procedures present a potential for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission due to the extensive generation of droplets and aerosols during the use of ...

VA says more than 1,800 vets got dental care from dentists' using unclean tools. July 1, 2010— -- Officials in Washington promise a full investigation and disciplinary action after they admitted ...