Having a tooth pulled out can feel like an instant fix. The pain goes, the infection clears, and life moves on. But what many people do not realise is that tooth extraction can have lasting ...

Introduction This paper explores the widely relevant topic of obtaining valid consent in dental practice, focusing on assessing restorability of teeth planned for extraction. The General Dental ...

It's long been known that smoking cannabis can lead to problems in the lungs, heart and brain. Ellyce Clonan, DDS, a researcher at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, has identified ...

Two topical treatments applied to kids' cavities can stop the majority of them from progressing for years, according to a study led by NYU College of Dentistry and published in JAMA Network Open.

Aims Some children undergoing dental extractions under general anaesthesia (GA) require repeat GA because teeth with undiagnosed caries are left in situ. Routine pre-operative radiographs can identify ...