October 27, 2015 Dentist charged in death of patient getting 20 teeth pulled A dentist has been charged in the death of a patient who became unresponsive while having 20 teeth pulled and several implants installed last year.
October 27, 2015 Ancient teeth reveal evolution of cavities Ouch! The bacterium that causes toothaches has become more diverse over the course of human history, a new study finds
October 27, 2015 Dental health during pregnancy: How to care for your teeth and gums You’ve cut down on coffee, nixed sushi, and exercise most days, but what you may not realize is that oral health is just as important when you’re pregnant.
October 27, 2015 The weird way red wine fights cavities Need yet another reason to indulge in a glass of red wine with dinner? Vino may may help prevent cavities, finds a new study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
October 27, 2015 Should you floss before or after you brush your teeth? It's not a question of if you should floss, but a matter of when. And correctly timing the daily habit can have a major impact on your dental health—here's what the experts have to say in SELF's March issue.
October 26, 2015 ‘Soul Surfer’ gets a new smile Bethany Hamilton’s life changed forever when she survived a shark attack at 13 years old. Now a professional surfer, she tells Dr. Manny how a new smile has helped her regain her confidence
October 26, 2015 Sleeping in dentures doubles risk of pneumonia in elderly, study says A new study on oral health and hygiene has found that elderly patients who wear dentures during sleep are at a higher risk for developing pneumonia than those who removed them.
October 26, 2015 Caregiver training may help mentally disabled adults with dental care Helping adults with developmental disabilities brush and floss their teeth is often hard for paid and unpaid caregivers, but family members could be in extra need of training, a new study suggests.
October 26, 2015 Unexplained cavity? Your workout may be to blame Runners and triathletes are pretty dang healthy, right? Ok, they may have a busted-up knee or hip here and there, but other than that they’re doing better than most people. Well, it turns out that non-athletes may have a leg up in one area of wellness: oral health.
