Research reveals that having cavities and gum disease dramatically increases your risk of potentially fatal health events.

Dental diseases are the most widespread non-communicable diseases on Earth: the World Health Organization said it repeatedly. And yet, it’s still flying under the radar. A staggering 1 billion people ...

Macy Alcido is a former writer for Forbes Health, based in New York City. She discovered her love for health reporting while attending the Columbia Journalism School, and has since contributed ...

Delayed recognition of severe dental diseases contributed to diagnostic uncertainty, rapid sepsis progression, and heart ...

Anxiety, distrust and misinformation about dental care is abundant on social media, where posts containing false or ...

Scientists found that having both gum disease and cavities was associated with a sharply higher risk of stroke and heart problems. Regular dental care may be an easy, overlooked way to protect not ...

Dental problems -- including caries, gingivitis, and gum disease -- may affect how children fall and stay asleep and how long they snooze. The study was recently published in Clinical and Experimental ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Periodontal disease is the most common dental disease in dogs and cats, caused by dental plaque and tartar. The ...