Dentistry
Tiny Bots Could Deep Clean Teeth, Say Experts
Nano-sized robots manipulated using a magnetic field can help kill bacteria deep inside teeth to ensure the success of root canal treatments after the living tissue has been removed.
'Creepy' X-Ray Revealing Tooth Inside Chin Terrifies the Internet
"Well it probably doesn't have any cavities," said one commenter on the viral Reddit post.
Dentist Convicted of Breaking Patients' Teeth, Then Charging to Fix Them
"It seemed excessive, but I didn't know any better," one patient said.
Dentist Debunks Toothpaste Dispenser TikTok Trend: 'Worst Combination'
TikTok users have been swearing by a new hack of mixing toothpaste and mouthwash in a soap dispenser, but dentists say it does way more harm than good.
Dentist Explains Why You Should Never Brush Your Teeth After Breakfast
The clip has already racked up over 800,000 views on TikTok.
Woman Without Medical License Pulls 13 Teeth From Patient
The 42-year-old confessed to having performed illegal oral surgery on a patient after being brought in for questioning about a burglary.
'Didn't Expect to Come Out Without Child': Toddler Dies From Dental Work
Three-year-old Abiel Valenzuela Zapata was having two teeth removed when he suffered a suspected allergic reaction while under sedation.
Dentist Reveals How a Floss Pick Can Turn You Into a 'Major League Gamer'
Gamers often use DIY crosshairs when playing "shoot 'em ups"—usually of a dot placed on the screen.
Dental Student Says She Knows if Patient is Pregnant by Looking at Teeth
A dental surgery student has turned heads for her viral video claiming that she and other dentists known when women are pregnant by the state of their teeth and gums.
Dentist Who Extracted Patient's Tooth While on Hoverboard Jailed
The patient, Veronica Wilhelm, said during the trial she "obviously wouldn't have approved" the procedure and described the dentist's actions as "dangerous".
Exclusive: Dentists Call for England's Chief Dental Officer to Resign
Over 95 percent of private dentists have "no confidence" in Prof. Sara Hurley as they call for her resignation to prevent a "dental health crisis."
Dentist Suspended for 12 Months After Patient Bled to Death
The U.K.'s General Dental Council has suspended Tushar Kantibhai Patel for the maximum sentence available.
Canadian Man Accused Of Being Fake Horse Dentist
The Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association has been trying to stop Kelvin Brent Asham from performing dental procedures on horses for the last three years.
How to Brush Your Teeth Properly, According to Dentists
From whether to use manual or electric and how much fluoride your toothpaste should contain.
Dentists In the UK Claim Oral Healthcare Is A Disgrace
British dentists are sounding the alarm for the second year in a row.
Tooth Decay Among Children in England Declining
Under a quarter of children in England now suffer from tooth decay but regional disparities remain
Children's Tooth Extraction Costs £35 Million a Year
Children are facing an oral health crisis as the cost of tooth extractions increases by 66% since 2010-11.
Calls to Clamp Down on Illegal Teeth Whitening
A "worrying number" of unqualified beauticians are using cheap whitening kits on customers.
The Difference Between Rich and Poor? Eight Teeth, Says Dental Study
A British study has found that the poor have on average eight fewer teeth than the wealthy by the time they're 70
