Approximately one-third of caries diagnosed in preschool children using dental x-rays conflicted with assessments using oral exams alone in a new study published on March 31 in BMC Oral Health.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The next time you visit the dentist, you may not have to put on that heavy, uncomfortable lead apron before having X-rays taken. The use of lead abdominal aprons, or thyroid collars, ...

Dental X-rays are more than just a routine part of your dental visit—they’re an essential tool for maintaining your oral health. These images allow your dentist to see what’s happening beneath the ...

April 28 — -- As if anyone needed another excuse not to go to the dentist, researchers now suggest pregnant women getting dental X-rays are more likely to have underweight babies. Dentists ...

Baby teeth are important and ways to protect them from dental cavities. Children who get cavities before six years old are more prone to cavities later in life. Strategies to prevent cavities Gently ...

Patients who grind their teeth may be significantly more likely to show bone apposition on panoramic dental x-rays, indicating another possible way to diagnose bruxism. The study was published on ...

February is Children’s Dental Health Month. Here are some tips and key points from Dr. Sean Sebourn at Leap Kids Dental to help parents and guardians develop healthy habits for kids' tooth care. The ...