Dr. Bridget Walker extracted three teeth from Mr. Bones, and gave him strong pain medication afterward, officials say. UF Zoological Medicine photo Alligators have about 80 teeth, so it’s not ...

The primary reasons for tooth extraction in adults are severe dental caries and periodontal disease. Studies show an 11% complication rate after extractions, with higher risks for smokers and patients ...

An Eastern Kentucky dentist who admitted getting higher payments from Medicaid through inflated bills has been sentenced to four months in prison. Denver “Dickie” Tackett also must serve six months of ...

Many of us will have had a tooth pulled in the dentist chair, either under local or general anesthetic, and even with modern medicine, it's not a pleasant experience. So spare a thought for the people ...