Teeth deep cleaning, or periodontal scaling and root planing, is a common procedure that treats gum disease by removing bacteria above and below the gumline. It may prevent future tooth loss. Share on ...

Mihiri Silva receives funding from a NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarship and is a member of the Australian Dental Association, The Australasian Academy of Paediatric Dentistry, the International ...

Share on Pinterest People using GLP-1 drugs are reporting an unusual side effect impacting dental health that some are calling “Ozempic teeth.” Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images People using GLP-1 drugs ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

In the future, surgery may no longer be needed to manage wisdom teeth. A 3D-guided microwave ablation procedure removed third-molar tooth buds in pigs in minutes, according to a study published in the ...

As we look ahead to 2024, it’s always interesting to predict which technologies and techniques will become a regular part of the dental industry in the near future. Among the candidates for 2024 is ...