High Point Dentist Has License Revoked After Death Of Two Patients
A dentist in High Point has had her license revoked after the death of two of her patients following surgery.
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A Blue Clue In Medieval Teeth May Bespeak A Woman's Artistry Circa A.D. 1000
Analysis of fossilized dental tartar of a medieval woman buried in a German monastery reveals specks of blue to be lapis lazuli — a luxurious pigment used to create gorgeous illuminated manuscripts.
Navigating The 'Aisle Of Confusion' To Whiten Your Teeth
The whiter the smile the more attractive the person, research finds. Both men and women say white teeth matter when choosing a mate. This may be why whitening teeth is a $3.2 billion industry.
Brush Yourself Off And Try Again: An Invention Story
Inventing even the simplest product is a fraught process. Mike Davidson and Mike Smith have learned that lesson the hard way as they seek to change the way teeth get cleaned.
'Smile Stealers' Recalls A Time When Dentists Routinely Reached For The Pliers
Medical historian Richard Barnett traces the history of dentistry in his new book. He says that prior to the 18th century, the profession was often practiced by charlatans with "big muscles."
Dentists Work To Ease Patients' Pain With Fewer Opioids
After minor surgeries, many dentists used to reflexively prescribe quick-acting opioids to relieve a patient's pain. Now they're learning to counsel patients about better, less addictive alternatives.
No-Drill Dentistry: Fluoride Treatments Can Prevent Cavities In Adults
If the whir of a drill as it bores into a molar terrifies you, we have some good news. Dentists have better ways to prevent cavities in adults with fluoride treatments most commonly used on kids.
Are You Flossing Or Just Lying About Flossing? The Dentist Knows
A survey says one-quarter of adults lie to their dentist about flossing. That number seemed low to us. So we called up some periodontists. And they laughed.