A smartphone app and virtual reality may offer a way to help you overcome your fear of the dentist, all from the comfort of your own home.

The risk of radiation exposure from dental X-rays is low, say experts. It's so low that you don't actually need that lead apron.

"Flossing is beyond just putting a piece of floss between your teeth to get a piece of food out."

People who had heart attacks and had received periodontal maintenance care had the shortest length of stay in the hospital, and more follow-up visits.

A shapeshifting swarm of tiny robots could one day brush, rinse, and floss your teeth, say researchers.

What causes bleeding gums? It can be more than a sign of gingivitis, researchers report. Bleeding gums may also mean you need more vitamin C in your diet.

A weakend immune system, not HIV itself, may explain why children with HIV have a higher risk of cavities.

Global dental care varies tremendously, a survey of WHO member states finds, particularly access to prevention.

The pandemic may put regular trips to the dentist on hold, but there are ways to protect your family's dental health.

Our teeth record experiences like reproduction and incarceration from the time they appear until death, research finds.