Newsweek spoke to two dentists who have shared seven mistakes that many Americans make without realizing it.

When dental implants are inserted, saliva or blood plasma immediately coats them. The implants adsorb a thin layer of proteins from these fluids that help gum tissue attach, but also allow ...

Approximately one-third of caries diagnosed in preschool children using dental x-rays conflicted with assessments using oral exams alone in a new study published on March 31 in BMC Oral Health.

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Flossing is the healthy habit most of us love to hate. In survey after survey, Americans report dismal rates for consistent daily flossing—and they also admit lying to their dentists about it. But ...

The surface of implants, as well as other medical devices, plays a significant role in the adsorption of oral proteins and the colonization by unwanted microorganisms (a process known as biofouling), ...