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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.

June 26, 2023

AI helps dentists catch more cavities and gum disease: It's 'unbiased' and gives 'more accurate' diagnoses

VideaHealth, a medical technology company in Boston, has created a dental AI platform available to 90% of U.S. dental practices. Here's what its CEO, plus a dentist, say of the tool.

June 12, 2023

Biden’s root canal forces him to reschedule meeting with NATO secretary-general

President Biden rescheduled his Monday meeting with the secretary-general of NATO as he recovers from a root canal performed Sunday at the White House.

June 3, 2023

Tiger gets teeth checked: 'Open wide!'

A tiger at the Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, received a dental check up. See how handlers trained these tigers to open up!

May 29, 2023

AI in dentistry: Researchers find that artificial intelligence can create better dental crowns

Researchers from the University of Hong Kong developed an AI algorithm that uses 3D machine learning to design personalized dental crowns with a higher degree of accuracy than traditional methods.

May 8, 2023

These are the worst dental mistakes you can make for your teeth

If you’re making any of these dangerous dental mistakes, you could be putting the health of your teeth and gums in jeopardy, according to dentists who spoke to Fox News Digital.

May 1, 2023

Be well: Floss your teeth daily for better heart health

In this new entry in Fox News Digital's "Be Well" series, less plaque, fewer cavities and healthier gums may be the obvious benefits of flossing your teeth — but they could also help the heart.