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February is National Pet Dental Health Month, an initiative by the American Veterinary Medical Association to raise awareness about the importance of pet oral hygiene. While February is the awareness ...

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Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the ...

For years, treating gum disease has meant scraping away plaque, cutting out damaged tissue or turning to antibiotics that ...

Jack Hughes lost some teeth leading USA Hockey to the gold medal against Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics. But, what ...

Researchers have created a bioinspired gel that can regenerate tooth enamel by mimicking natural growth processes. The fluoride-free material forms a mineral-rich layer that restores enamel’s strength ...

Minnesota is losing more dentists than it graduates, creating care deserts across the state. The University of Minnesota is ...

Three tiny Purgatorius teeth found in Colorado are helping scientists trace how early primates evolved and spread across North America.

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A national study suggests that cavities and gum disease in childhood may echo decades later in the arteries, reinforcing the idea that protecting young smiles could also help ...

MILAN, Italy — Figure skater Alysa Liu's smile sparkles. Literally. Every time the two-time Olympian smiles, a piercing is visible. It's something she said she did herself. "I pierced it a little over ...