Osteoporosis medicines that slow down the action of the osteoclasts — the cells that break down bone so that it can be ...

Sir, I was very interested to read the recent article by Brian Williams 1 on behalf of the BDA Museum regarding the root extraction instrument designed by Hugo Ackermann in 1953. This instrument uses ...

A new study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics showed that greater retraction of ...

What factors should dentists consider before extracting a badly decayed first permanent molar in a child, and what are the consequences of removing or restoring it? Since there's no clear consensus ...

A 41-year-old patient was referred via NHS 111 to the dental emergency service with severe, paroxysmal pain in the upper left quadrant. The pain had begun three days previously and had escalated ...

Scientists are uncovering a surprising link between hidden tooth infections and blood sugar problems. Deep infections around tooth roots can create chronic inflammation that spreads through the body ...

Root canal treatment is designed to save a natural tooth by removing infected pulp, not to cause pain. An infected tooth, often causing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, can lead to bone loss or ...

Teeth function not only because of the hard enamel on the surface, but also because they have roots that anchor them firmly in the jawbone beneath the gums. Eating, speaking, and maintaining the shape ...