May 3, 2021

Opioids After Dental Work May Be Dangerous

Getting a prescription for an opioid painkiller from your dentist could put you or your family at risk for an overdose, a new study warns.

April 30, 2021

Few Kids Seeing a Dentist Have COVID-19, Study Finds

Just 2% of young dental patients without COVID-19 symptoms tested positive for the new coronavirus, according to a new study.

April 27, 2021

How Gum Disease Could Raise Your Odds for Severe COVID-19

Keep flossing: A study just out suggests gum disease can increase your odds for severe COVID-19.

April 14, 2021

New Coronavirus Can Also Infect Cells in the Mouth

Add another part of your body to the list of what COVID-19 can invade: New research shows mouth cells can be infected with the new coronavirus.

April 14, 2021

Research Shows Links Between Gum Disease and Alzheimer's

Don't forget to floss: New research adds to evidence linking gum disease with Alzheimer's disease.

April 5, 2021

Pandemic Stress Has More Americans Grinding Their Teeth

Lockdowns have you stressed? The American Dental Association (ADA) reports that more people are grinding their teeth as they try to cope with the pressures of the pandemic.