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Patients with Dental Phobias Only Get Basic Care

Patients who suffer from dental phobias, who constitute more than 11% of the population,...

Pediatric Tooth Decay Declining in England

The levels of tooth decay in 5-year-old children are continuing on a steady decline,...

Missing Teeth May Indicate Diabetes Risk

New research from the City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, Calif, adds...

Tooth Anomalies Often Are Hereditary and Harmless

When a child has a dental anomaly such as the delayed eruption of adult...

Smoking During Pregnancy Linked to Hypodontia in Children

Women who smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day while they’re pregnant are much...

Reversing Genetic Mutations Can Restore Smiles

Inherited genetic mutations can rob up to 7% of the population of their smile,...

Survey Reveals a Need for More Dental Implant Education Among the Public

Prospective dental implant patients and the general public agree that oral and maxillofacial surgeons...

People With Tooth Agenesis Needed for Study

The Center for Craniofacial Research at the University of Texas Health Science Center at...

Homelessness Compounds Poor Oral Health

Homeless people face significant challenges when it comes to their oral health, according to...

Mouse Incisors Offer Clues to Tooth Regeneration

Dentists typically turn to dentures and implants to replace missing teeth. Yet researchers at...