The dental insurer Managed Care of North America (MCNA)—one of the largest dental health insurers in the United States—has warned that the personal information of nearly nine million individuals has been compromised after its computer system was hacked. The Atlanta, Georgia-based company—which bills itself as the leading dental benefits manager of government-backed plans for children and seniors—said in a…

Before business owner and busy mom Alana Parker experienced severe oral pain and facial swelling after receiving Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in 2021, she had good dental health with never so much as a cavity. When her symptoms progressed and an ulcer had grown to the point where the bone was protruding, causing her to lose…

The mounting data on the ill effects of fluoride use have led some to avoid it, but these people may not be aware of a promising new alternative that does what even fluoride can’t. Multiple studies have demonstrated nano preparations of hydroxyapatite can regenerate decayed tooth enamel and help repair dentin within teeth. And it makes…

Periodontal diseases are common diseases caused by oral bacteria, and dental plaque is the major pathogenic factor. However, what you may not know is that saliva may also increase the risk of periodontal diseases. Dental plaque is a glycoprotein film accumulated on teeth by bacteria in the oral cavity, food debris, and epithelial cells shed…