Tooth extractions, including ones involving infection, periodontal disease and crowding issues, are one of the most common dental procedures. An estimated 10 million wisdom teeth are extracted from ...

The procedure for dental extraction typically involves a consultation to go over the specific situation of the patient, administration of anesthesia, loosening, and extraction of the tooth.

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / Getting a tooth pulled can be intimidating for many dental patients. Extractions can be necessary for your oral health in certain instances, ...

A new study challenges the belief that pulling wisdom teeth has a negative effect on taste. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine found that extraction not only can ...

A healthy 45-year-old man experienced respiratory failure due to a giant life-threatening lung abscess caused by oral bacteria stemming from a wisdom tooth extraction. The case report was published in ...

Several states are considering bills that would create a new midlevel position in dentistry called dental therapists or advanced dental hygiene practitioners. AP BOSTON — Need a tooth pulled or a ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Family Dentistry by Baria Yassin hosted its 6th annual free tooth-pulling event Wednesday morning. Dentist Dr. Rony Yassin told 3NEWS the event is a tribute to Dr. Baria's late ...