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 ...

A new study challenges the belief that pulling wisdom teeth has a negative effect on taste. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine found that extraction not only can ...

Several states are considering bills that would create a new midlevel position in dentistry called dental therapists or advanced dental hygiene practitioners. AP BOSTON — Need a tooth pulled or a ...

The Royal College of Surgeons of England said the figures equate to one young person needing extraction due to tooth decay, ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Family Dentistry by Baria Yassin hosted its 6th annual free tooth-pulling event Wednesday morning. Dentist Dr. Rony Yassin told 3NEWS the event is a tribute to Dr. Baria's late ...