Heart rhythm disorder traced to bacterium lurking in gums

Immunohistochemical staining in mice shows Porphyromonas gingivalis (green) entering cardiac muscle through small blood vessels in the left atrium. Credit: Shunsuke Miyauchi/Hiroshima University Tempted to skip the floss? Your heart

Less than half of youths with sickle cell received dental services in 2022

Only forty-two percent of youths with sickle cell disease (SCD) received dental services in 2022, according to a research letter published online Sept. 3 in JAMA Network Open. Ashley Kranz,

First aid for a knocked-out permanent tooth: Advice from a pediatrician

A knocked-out tooth, often from a fall or sports injury, can be frightening for both children and parents. Knowing what to do in those first few minutes can make all