Dental health is incredibly important. Growing up, children have it drilled into them that prioritising it twice per day for a few minutes will stand them in good stead. Not doing so means major ...

In today’s society, the emphasis on appearance and self-presentation has never been greater. While maintaining good dental health is crucial for physical well-being, it also plays a significant role ...

Insight provides an in-depth look at health care issues in and affecting California. Have a story suggestion? Let us know. OAKLAND, Calif. — Dr. Huong Le spends an average of 45 minutes with each of ...

Dr. Karen Foster, a pediatric dentist and a past president of the Colorado Dental Association, was thrilled when a friend and colleague moved to her state and began working as an associate at her ...

In the first known U.S. survey to analyze the long-term mental health of dental professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, dentists and hygienists frequently reported poor mental health during peaks ...

Individuals with gum disease were more likely to have depression, anxiety and other chronic illnesses, a new study found. MARTIN MEISSNER ASSOCIATED PRESS Your dental and mental health could be linked ...

Editor’s note: For more on this topic, stay tuned for the December issue of Health Affairs, which will feature a cluster of articles on oral health. Dental and medical care have almost always been ...

Clinician helping a patient in the emergency department A significant number of avoidable visits to the emergency department are related to mental health and dental conditions. Many avoidable visits ...