Browsing: Dentistry (Odontology)

Even before the birth of the NHS, amalgam was the go-to material – and remains the most common material for permanent NHS fillings in all corners…

Severe gingivitis has been linked to the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. However, it is not fully understood how the connection plays out…

The ‘Hollywood smile’ of perfectly straight, white teeth has long been associated with the rich and famous – but even some of the biggest stars needed…

The conventional way of making dentures can be tedious. The procedure may require multiple patient visits and involve complex lab work and the potential need for…

Legislation banning silver dental fillings will apply in Northern Ireland, but not in Britain The warning comes after the European Parliament voted this week to ban…

Cosmetic dentistry isn’t just about the dazzling Hollywood smiles or perfect teeth you see in magazines. It’s all about boosting confidence, improving oral health and giving…

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Dentsply Sirona reports back in “Endodontics Live: Part 2,” a Dentistry Live session that showed root canal treatment of a patient whose lower premolar had two…

I recently received this common dental coding question. I am confused about the correct code for a perio patient who has undergone scaling and root planing…

Lynne Haines, a 56-year-old HR consultant, said she had suffered for more than a decade from severe undiagnosed gum disease. The case was settled against Dr…