Resulting from bone-breaks, deep puncture wounds, severe tooth decay or other causes, osteomyelitis is a bone infection that in serious cases may lead to amputations or even death. It's also ...

According to a new study, combining exercise with omega-3 supplements reduced inflammation and, thereby, the severity of a chronic tooth root infection. It suggests a relatively simple means of ...

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Bone graft materials contaminated with tuberculosis (TB) were used in three dozen dental and medical procedures, causing infections in five people, including one who died, according to the U.S.

Antibiotic prophylaxis in healthy patients undergoing dental implant surgery may lead to uninterrupted changes in oral bacteria that affect alveolar bone wound healing. The animal study was published ...

Sasha Ross, DMD, MS, is a board-certified periodontist who has been with the Cleveland Clinic since 2013. She earned her dental degree from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and completed her ...

Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...