Gum disease — medically known as periodontitis — affects 47.2% of adults over age 30 in the U.S. About 8.5% of them may have severe periodontitis. Gum disease is a severe infection or inflammation of ...

Dental hygienists should consider multiple factors, including positive COVID-19 cases in their communities, before using ultrasonic scalers on patients, according to a webinar hosted by the American ...

Castro Valley, CA , Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Castro Valley Dental Home, a dental office with two dentists and its team of qualified dental professionals in Castro Valley are pleased to share ...

Dental X-rays (radiographs) are images of your teeth that your dentist uses to evaluate your oral health. These X-rays are used with low levels of radiation to capture images of the interior of your ...