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Dental Implants Need More Work Than Root Canals
Review suggests preserving natural teeth should be top priority for patients, clinicians

Smoking, Drinking Raise Risks of Esophagus, Stomach Cancer
Certain of these tumors are rising in incidence, experts note

U.S. Reported 25,000 Cases of HPV-Related Cancers Annually
Most frequent tumor sites were cervix, head and neck, government study finds

Special Mouth Rinse Spots, Tracks Human Papillomavirus Infection
Study may lead to better diagnosis and monitoring for head/neck cancers

Rheumatoid Arthritis May Harm Gums
Periodontal disease rises as the joint ailment worsens, research shows

Health Tip: Fluoride Use by Children
How much do they need?

Hormones May Be to Blame for Women’s Cavity Rates
Reproductive pressures, dietary preferences all contribute, anthropologist suggests

Saliva Proteins May Help Spot Oral Cancer
Someday, easy test could gauge biomarkers for disease, study says

Health Tip: When Your Child is Teething
Normal and unusual symptoms

Pain More a Cause of Arthritis Than a Symptom
Nerve cells may help spur inflammation, study shows