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In 1844, Horace Wells watched a laughing-gas stunt hide pain in plain sight, and it wasn’t just a party trick: It changed anesthesia- Trump administration plan to reduce access to some student loans angers nurses, health care groups
- Is using too much toothpaste harming your teeth? LA periodontist with 25 years’ experience shares the right amount you should use
- Ate too many holiday sweets? 7 foods and drinks that help protect your teeth fastThe festive season offers a surge of sugary treats from Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, which can damage teeth, resulting in caviti...13 Nov, 2025, 11.24 PM IST
- 10 key medical services your Medicare doesn’t cover and how to manage these gapsOriginal Medicare offers vital health coverage but leaves many services uncovered. Dental care, vision, and hearing aids are largely exclud...29 Oct, 2025, 02.54 PM IST
- Brushing before or after breakfast? US woman shocked to discover that Indians brush differently than AmericansAn American mum's discovery reveals a common Indian practice: brushing teeth before breakfast. This aligns with ancient Ayurvedic tradition...08 Oct, 2025, 07.05 AM IST
- Not just cavities, skipping toothbrushing could even raise heart attack risk. New study finds surprising linkA study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association links oral bacteria to heart attack risk, finding Viridans streptococci ...22 Sep, 2025, 09.55 PM IST
- Redditor asks, ‘why don’t Indians floss their teeth’; falls into a rabbit hole of oral health marketing, Ayurveda, and cultural clashesWhile Americans swear by it and dentists across the West sing its praises, flossing your teeth remains an alien concept to most Indians. A ...03 May, 2025, 03.12 PM IST
- 7 reasons to prioritise oral hygiene this yearWhen harmful bacteria builds up in your mouth, that can lead to a lot of health scares over time.23 Apr, 2023, 08.47 PM IST
- 4 dental health myths that need to die in 2023A guide to how we mess up our dental hygiene.12 Mar, 2023, 11.19 AM IST
- Dentists should give antibiotics to high-risk patients to help prevent life-threatening heart infection: StudyThe study, led by Professor Martin Thornhill from the University of Sheffield's School of Clinical Dentistry, suggests that current guideli...19 Aug, 2022, 07.12 PM IST
- A visit to the dentist will get expensive. But is it safe to book an appointment during the pandemic?Dentists are taking steps to minimise the chances of spreading the coronavirus.09 Jul, 2020, 05.52 PM IST
- COVID-19: US permits doctors on H-1B work visa to practice telemedicineThe US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued new guidelines enabling physicians holding the H-1B visas to practice teleme...15 May, 2020, 11.52 AM IST
- Companies drop 'triclosan' after US FDA banLeading soap maker Hindustan Unilever (HUL) has already phased out triclosan from both its soaps/handwash and toothpaste products, a spokes...16 Mar, 2019, 11.38 AM IST
- Take care of your teeth: Poor dental health may up hypertension riskPeople with periodontal disease were 20 per cent less likely to reach healthy BP ranges.23 Oct, 2018, 06.31 PM IST
- Pakistan new President Arif Alvi is son of Nehru's dentistAlvi, a close ally of PM Imran Khan and one of the founding members of the PTI party, was elected as the new President of Pakistan Tuesday.05 Sep, 2018, 10.37 AM IST
- Global cost of dental diseases is $442 billion a year!Reporting the economic burden of oral diseases is important to evaluate the societal relevance of preventing and addressing oral diseases.21 Sep, 2015, 04.01 PM IST
- Six Indian-Americans receive Ellis Island Medals of Honor in USSix Indian-Americans and a British-Indian were among nearly 100 individuals who were presented prestigious 2015 Ellis Island Medals of Hono...19 May, 2015, 03.42 PM IST
- Sleeping with dentures may double pneumonia riskWearing dentures while sleeping can double the risk of pneumonia in elderly, scientists have found.08 Oct, 2014, 05.34 PM IST
- Wrigley's sugar-free Orbit gets IDA approvalThe Indian Dental Association has awarded the IDA seal of acceptance to sugar-free Wrigley's Orbit, making it the first in its category in ...06 Jul, 2008, 10.38 AM IST
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