Medieval dentistry was not for the faint of heart. In this video, we explore how people in the Middle Ages dealt with ...

A new, free, online support package aims to empower parents of young autistic children to look after their dental health—and ...

The team used tiny dental tools to remove each layer of sediment and dust and ended up finding thousands of small, sharp blades and the larger pieces of rock from which these blades were chipped.

In a cave overlooking the ocean on the southern coast of South Africa, archaeologists discovered thousands of stone tools, created by ancient humans roughly 20,000 years ago. By examining tiny ...

Patients of a Hamilton dental clinic may have been exposed to improperly sterilized instruments, according to an advisory from Hamilton Public Health Services (HPHS).

Hamilton public health says patients who were treated at a local dental clinic over the span of about six years could have been exposed to infectious diseases from improperly sterilized equipment ...

A sticky film of bacteria on your teeth is referred to as Plaque. Not removing plaque through brushing and flossing efficiently can cause oral health issues.

Aliza Gettenberg of Lawrence, New York, knew she wanted to become a dentist after someone’s description of the occupation as the “perfect combination of doctor, engineer and artist” struck a chord ...

You may take good care of your teeth, but if you engage in one or more of these five bad habits, your teeth may actually suffer. WebMD explains how you might be undermining your dental health.

In dental practice, technology is increasingly common in reconstructive and cosmetic procedures to assist patients in visualizing their appearance post-treatment. SmartTek created an AR application ...

Each year, nine leading dental hygienists come together on one night to discuss and debate the top clinical products of the year. During the remaining 364 days, these same hygienists spend countless ...