Xanthan gum is a complex polysaccharide commonly used in processed foods as a stabilizer and thickening agent. Little is known about its...

Researchers at the University of Washington have shown that a dental tool they created can measure the acidity built up by the bacteria...

About 1 in 6 adults aged 65 or older have lost all of their teeth, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prior...

According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, and many don't know they have it! High...

Nocturnal teeth grinding and clenching of the upper and lower jaw are known as sleep bruxism and can have a number of consequences for...

Researchers at NYU College of Dentistry found that e-cigarette users have a unique oral microbiome that is less healthy than nonsmokers...