A normally-routine visit to the dentist left a 27-year-old Vancouver man with a gross-looking lump on his hand that turned out to be a sign of a life-threatening heart infection. According to a report ...

Maintaining good oral health is a cornerstone of overall well-being. Regular dental checkups and cleanings prevent cavities, gum disease, and other oral issues. But did you know your dentist needs to ...

A New Jersey oral surgeon has been linked to 15 cases of bacterial endocarditis, a heart infection, including one patient who subsequently died. While an investigation by state health officials found ...

Settling in to the dentist’s chair, Greg Hutton expected nothing more than a numb mouth and a little discomfort once his troublesome tooth had finally been removed. The former IT technician had gone ...