Oral Health News Archive
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- Primary Care Docs Should Play Role in Kids' Dental Health, Experts Say
May 20, 2013
- Health Tip: Don't Smoke for a Better Smile
May 17, 2013
- Health Tip: Schedule Baby's First Dental Visit
May 14, 2013
- Alligator Study Gives Clues to Regrowing Lost Teeth
May 14, 2013
- Health Tip: Keep Teeth Healthy During Pregnancy
May 10, 2013
- Health Tip: When a Bite Isn't Right
May 06, 2013
- No Need to Toss Your Child's Toothbrush After Strep Throat, Study Suggests
May 04, 2013
- Health Tip: Signs of Periodontal Disease
April 24, 2013
- Young Athletes Urged to Use Face-Protecting Gear
April 20, 2013
- Primary Care Docs Shouldn't Screen All Patients for Oral Cancer: Experts
April 11, 2013
- Dental Anesthesia May Interrupt Wisdom Teeth Growth
April 05, 2013
- Woman's Tea Addiction Led to Loss of Teeth, Bone Problems
March 20, 2013
- Health Tip: Seniors, Be Prepared for Dental Visits
March 12, 2013
- Tooth Loss Associated With Higher Risk for Heart Disease
March 07, 2013
- 1 in 8 Adults May Have Sensitive Teeth
March 01, 2013
- Health Tip: Eating for Healthier Teeth
February 20, 2013
- Health Tip: Take Good Care of Dentures
February 19, 2013
- Human Teeth Healthier in the Stone Age Than Today: Study
February 19, 2013
- Early Dental Care Can Help Keep Kids Smiling for Years to Come
February 10, 2013
- Health Tip: Troubled by a Toothache?
February 01, 2013
- Health Tip: Promote Healthy Teeth
January 29, 2013
- Health Tip: Care for Your Mouthguard
January 25, 2013
- Jaw Pain Disorder Tied to Anxiety, Depression
January 23, 2013
- Health Tip: Many Seniors Suffer From Dry Mouth
January 02, 2013
- Severe Gum Disease May Be Linked to Impotence
December 04, 2012
- Parents' Fear of Dentist May Get Passed On to Kids
November 26, 2012
- Study Supports Link Between Obesity, Cavities in Homeless Kids
November 19, 2012
- Health Tip: When It's Smart to Have Wisdom Teeth Removed
November 08, 2012
- Health Tip: Mouth Piercings Can Be Dangerous
November 07, 2012
- Health Tip: If Your Teeth Are Sensitive
October 31, 2012
- Health Tip: Caring for an Older Person's Teeth
October 03, 2012
- Health Tip: Kids Need to Stop Sucking Their Thumbs
October 02, 2012
- Clues to Ancient Dentistry Found in Human Tooth
September 19, 2012
- Almost Half of U.S. Adults Have Gum Disease
September 13, 2012
- Health Tip: Keep Your Teeth Healthier
September 11, 2012
- Health Tip: Cleaning a Young Child's Teeth
September 06, 2012
- Dental Woes Abound for Developmentally Disabled: Study
August 10, 2012
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients May Have Higher Risk for Gum Disease
August 09, 2012
- Health Tip: Help Prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
August 07, 2012
- Too Much Bottled Water Might Harm Kids' Teeth
August 01, 2012
- Teething Baby? Avoid Benzocaine, FDA Says
July 29, 2012
- Health Tip: Don't Neglect Oral Hygiene During Pregnancy
July 17, 2012
- Plastics Chemical in Dental Fillings Might Affect Children's Behavior: Study
July 16, 2012
- Health Tip: How to Floss
June 25, 2012
- Health Tip: Get Enough Calcium
June 19, 2012
- Gum Disease, HPV May Play Role in Head & Neck Cancers
June 18, 2012
- Limited Use of Antibiotics OK for Dental Patients: Study
June 15, 2012
- Does More Dental Plaque Mean Higher Chances of Dying From Cancer?
June 12, 2012
- Many Kids on Medicaid Don't See Dentist: Study
June 07, 2012
- 1 in 5 Americans Has Untreated Cavities: CDC
May 31, 2012
- Severe Gum Disease, Impotence May Be Linked
May 21, 2012
- Tiny Tots in the Dentist's Chair Among Changes in Pediatric Dentistry
May 18, 2012
- From One Generation to the Next, Dental Care Changes
May 18, 2012
- Energy and Sports Drinks Eat Away at Teeth, Study Finds
May 02, 2012
- Adjusting Your Attitude About Chronic Pain May Help You Sleep
April 27, 2012
- No Proof That Gum Disease Causes Heart Disease, Experts Say
April 18, 2012
- Health Tip: When It's Wise to Have Wisdom Teeth Removed
April 13, 2012
- Health Tip: Prevent Periodontal Disease
April 10, 2012
- Dental X-Rays May Be Linked to Benign Brain Tumors
April 10, 2012
- Dentists Play Key Role in Detecting Oral Cancer
April 07, 2012
- Taking Multivitamins Won't Prevent Canker Sores, Study Says
April 05, 2012
- Health Tip: Warning Signs of Gum Disease
March 29, 2012
- Treating Gum Disease May Help Diabetics Avoid Complications
March 23, 2012
- Health Tip: Am I at Risk for Gum Disease?
March 20, 2012
- Acid Reflux From Chronic Heartburn May Damage Teeth
March 08, 2012
- Health Tip: Dealing With Dry Mouth
March 05, 2012
- Health Tip: Protect Your Kids' Teeth From Cavities
February 29, 2012
- Kids From Poorer Families Drink Too Much Juice: Poll
February 24, 2012
- Health Tip: Treating Jaw Pain
February 14, 2012
- Health Tip: Chewing Tobacco Harms Oral Health
February 13, 2012
- Health Tip: Troubled by a Toothache?
February 09, 2012
- Health Tip: Avoid Sugary Foods for Healthier Teeth
January 18, 2012
- Health Tip: Stop Your Child's Thumb-Sucking Habit
January 17, 2012
- Health Tip: Learning to Eat With Dentures
December 26, 2011
- Dentists Could Fill Gap in Health Care, Study Says
December 15, 2011
- Health Tip: Protect Teeth From Decay
December 14, 2011
- Watch What You Eat After Teeth-Whitening, Expert Says
November 20, 2011
- Losing Weight May Help Fight Gum Disease
November 16, 2011
- Profile Drawn of People With Chronic Jaw Pain
November 15, 2011
- Regular Teeth Cleanings Could Cut Heart Attack Risk: Study
November 14, 2011
- Jaw Shrinks With Age, 40-Year Study Finds
November 09, 2011
- Health Tip: Clean Dentures Well
October 25, 2011
- Health Tip: Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
October 20, 2011
- Kids Can Enjoy Halloween Candy, Still Protect Teeth
October 02, 2011
- Health Tip: Mouthguards Protect Your Smile
September 14, 2011
- Bad Body Odor May Be Caused by Metabolic Disorder
September 09, 2011
- Toothless Grins Are Only Cute on Babies
September 03, 2011
- Health Tip: Caring for Your Mouth After Tooth Extraction
August 22, 2011
- Health Tip: Chew Sugarless Gum
August 17, 2011
- Health Tip: Eating Disorders May Affect Oral Health
August 05, 2011
- Dentists May Be Able to Spot Undiagnosed Diabetes
July 28, 2011
- Health Tip: Soothe Swollen Gums
July 26, 2011
- Millions of Americans Lack Access to Dental Care: Report
July 13, 2011
- Dental Care for Kids on Medicaid Varies by Fees Each State Sets
July 12, 2011
- Health Tip: Prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
June 13, 2011
- Health Tip: What May Cause Facial Pain
June 13, 2011
- Health Tip: Ward Off Bad Breath
June 08, 2011
- Health Tip: Floss for Healthier Teeth and Gums
June 01, 2011
- Native American Children Have More Tooth Decay
May 31, 2011
- Some Dentists Reluctant to Treat Kids on Medicaid: Study
May 23, 2011
- Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Periodontal Disease
May 20, 2011
- Health Tip: Don't Fear the Dentist
April 20, 2011
- Orthodontic Retainers Can Harbor Harmful Microbes
March 18, 2011