As a public health dentist and researcher, for years I saw the same pattern. Patients with deep root infections often had wider health problems, particularly those with diabetes. I did not yet ...

A new clinical study suggests that successful root canal treatment may benefit more than just dental health. Patients treated ...

A tooth infection might be doing more than you think, new study suggests. Most people think of a root canal as something you ...

According to a new study, combining exercise with omega-3 supplements reduced inflammation and, thereby, the severity of a chronic tooth root infection. It suggests a relatively simple means of ...

ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) -- At least eight children developed severe bacterial infections after receiving root canals at a Children's Dental Group location in Anaheim. The Orange County Health Care ...

Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Faculty of Dental Medicine have proposed a way to turn the tables on harmful bacteria that infect humans, by infecting the bacteria with tiny ...

Researchers have mixed nanodiamonds with gutta-percha to create a new material that is stronger than the original and has antimicrobial capabilities. The nanodiamond gutta-percha may be able to ...

Scientists are examining a new treatment for advanced tooth decay that may eliminate the need for specialist dentists to drill down and scoop out into the deepest and most sensitive parts of your ...

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