Tooth loss is a risk factor for dementia—and with each tooth lost, the risk of cognitive decline grows. But dentures may offer some protection.

More than 70% of sharks died 19 million years ago—twice as many sharks as during the mass extinction that wiped out three-quarters of all living things.

Filling an opioid prescription after a trip to the dentist is linked to a higher risk of overdose, not just for the patient, but for family members, too.

Gum disease may be associated with higher risks of complications from COVID-19, including ICU admission and death, researchers report.

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.

Prehistoric sharks rotated their jaws keeping larger, sharper teeth in an upright position, making it "easier for them to impale their prey."

If lifestyle, not genetics, is shrinking human jaws, perhaps the answer isn't orthodontics, but better "oral posture." Here's what that involves.

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.