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October 29, 2023

Halloween candy vs. healthy parenting: Here's how to make it all work

Parenting is hard, especially with candy companies trying turn Halloween into an all-year sugar-buzz festival. We can help them grow without ruining their childhoods.

October 13, 2023

These Halloween candies are the worst for your teeth, according to a dentist

Dr. Kevin Sands, a board-certified cosmetic dentist in California, shares the Halloween candy that should be avoided — and how to promote optimal dental health for kids.

October 7, 2023

Maine dental professional starts nonprofit, drives mobile care truck statewide to serve those in need

A Maine dental hygienist founded a nonprofit organization which provides free-of-charge oral care to children, the elderly, veterans and more in the local community.

September 25, 2023

States expand Medicaid programs to provide dental care to low-income adults

More and more states across the U.S., including Tennessee and New Hampshire, are expanding health coverage for its poorest residents by offering dental treatment.

September 13, 2023

Be well: Stop grinding your teeth for better dental health

Up to a third of adults grind their teeth in the daytime and more than 10% do it while they sleep. Dr. Daniel Rubinshtein, a cosmetic dentist in New York City, offers expert advice on how to stop.

August 8, 2023

Cavaliers' Ricky Rubio stepping away from basketball to focus on mental health

Ricky Rubio, a 12-year NBA veteran guard, revealed his decision to put his professional basketball career on hold to better focus on his mental health.

July 24, 2023

Aspartame in chewing gum: Dental experts weigh in on the sweetener’s safety for teeth and gums

After the WHO's recent claim that aspartame potentially could cause cancer, dentists shared their take with Fox News Digital on the artificial sweetener's impact on teeth and gum health.

July 23, 2023

Texas woman accidentally swallows partial dentures, here's how a medical team saved the day

An elderly woman from Dallas, Texas, was taken to the hospital after her dentures mysteriously "disappeared." Doctors worked successfully to remove the false teeth.

July 15, 2023

'Dentist's dream' of regrowing teeth advances to clinical trials in Japan, says report

Patients who haven't developed a full set of teeth due to genetics will be eligible, potentially, to participate in future clinical trials for experimental medicine to regrow teeth.

July 5, 2023

Surprising brain boost: Brushing your teeth may reduce the risk of dementia, new study suggests

A new study published in the journal Neurology indicates that brushing the teeth and practicing good dental health may help to reduce the risk of dementia.