When you are considering extracting an impacted third molar, on what information do you base your decision? The findings of a new study might help you in your next case, as researchers looked at ...

Using elastic kinesiology tape in conjunction with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) were more effective than pain medication alone in treating postoperative complications after wisdom ...

People with an infected or abscessed tooth are at elevated risk for cardiovascular disease. They are at particular risk for developing a serious infection during surgery, including endocarditis, a ...

An oral operation known as wisdom tooth removal surgery, also known as a wisdom tooth extraction, is used to remove a tooth from the third set of molars, often known as your "wisdom teeth." Usually, ...

Tooth extractions, including ones involving infection, periodontal disease and crowding issues, are one of the most common dental procedures. An estimated 10 million wisdom teeth are extracted from ...