Dental implants are frequently used as a replacement for missing teeth in order to restore the patient’s tooth function and appearance. Previous research demonstrates that the placement of a dental implant disrupts the host tissue in the area of the implant, so practitioners often focus their treatment planning to carefully maintain the patient’s bone and gum tissue surrounding the implant.

The Times informs us that "Children are being admitted to hospital with serious tooth decay in growing numbers as a result of sugary diets, the failure to brush properly and poor care from dentists" and that "The most common age for a child having a rotten tooth out in hospital is five."

For many children, a trip to the doctor or dentist is a stressful experience. The sensory environment (i.e., the sounds, smells, and lights associated with the clinical setting) can cause a child's anxiety levels to rise.

For every American without health insurance there are three without dental insurance. In 2000 the surgeon general estimated that over 100 million Americans lacked dental insurance. Immigrant enclaves of our cities may offer cheaper dental care than the uptown expensive dental offices.

FDA has issued a warning of dental fillings with mercury. The amalgams may pose health risk to those with weakened immune system.

FDA sayas "Dental amalgams contain mercury, which may have neurotoxic effects on the nervous systems of developing children and fetuses." FDA continues by writing saying that "Pregnant women and persons who may have a health condition that makes them more sensitive to mercury exposure, including individuals with existing high levels of mercury bioburden, should not avoid seeking dental care, but should discuss options with their health practitioner."

Alan Johnson MP, Labour’s Health Secretary, has called for the NHS to consider fluoridating tap water in areas with poor dental health. The effort is aimed to improve dental care.

More Americans are traveling south, across the border to do dental work in Mexico. Since dental care is less expensive in Mexico, number of Americans are using services such as Rio Dental for their dental health.

Citing new scientific evidence, professionals urge the end of fluoridation along with Congressional hearings.

For many Australians a trip to the dentist is not a pleasant experience. But while the mere sound of the drill may rattle the nerves, the decaying state of the dental health system is proving to be of greater concern.

Dentists have warned that increasingly prevalent drug use by young Australians is causing them dental problems. A report from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre suggests that 12 per cent of 24-year-olds have used amphetamines in the past year.

Fluoride damages children's teeth - new dentist advisory to cut back.