Orally dissolving medications containing buprenorphine are linked to severe dental problems, including total tooth loss, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns in a safety communication. The ...

University of Houston (UH) researchers were awarded $1.4 million to eliminate dental problems that have been linked with buprenorphine, a prescription pain medication that has been shown to reduce ...

Have you ever given thought to how what you eat, and drink can affect your oral health? Two of the most prevalent diseases, tooth decay, and periodontal or gum disease, may be preventable by changing ...

Sugar is not a direct cause of tooth decay, although it creates a favorable environment for bacteria that destroy tooth ...

Many people associate severe tooth decay with children, but in dental offices we regularly see adults suffering from rampant ...

Michael Schurr's team studies how adding a new type of material to dental fillings or tooth sealants could lead to ...

Why do cold drinks cause sudden discomfort, even when teeth appear healthy? That question is explored in a HelloNation ...

At the gathering of oral health experts in Lagos, it was further revealed that Nigeria is doing worse than global average on early childhood untreated caries. While Nigeria lacks sufficient data on ...

The mouth is often described as a window to overall health – and for good reason. A growing body of research reveals a significant link between poor dental hygiene and cardiovascular disease. While ...