What was thought to be a toothache and a quick trip to the dentist turned into a “nightmare” for a Compton grandfather.

New school-based initiatives including oral health lessons and text message reminders can help to improve tooth brushing habits in teenagers, particularly those from low-income families Report ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) rarely covers dental extractions. But it may cover them if they are required for the success of another medical procedure or you receive them while admitted to ...

A stomach biopsy allows your healthcare provider to examine tissues under a microscope. This can help your provider diagnose conditions that affect your stomach and digestive tract. More formally ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. The best dental insurance companies are Anthem and Guardian, according to our analysis of large dental insurers. Anthem’s ...

A biopsy of the eye is a test where your eye specialist (ophthalmologist) takes a sample (biopsy) of fluid or tissue from your eye. Your specialist might take a biopsy from your eye to check for ...

A breast biopsy can help a doctor diagnose breast cancer. Breast biopsy recovery times can depend on the type of biopsy and the anesthetic involved. A doctor may recommend a breast biopsy if there ...

Sharon worked in clinical dental hygiene for 15 years with a passion for education and preventative care techniques. Today, she has written thousands of pieces of patient educational material for ...

If ultrasound guidance is needed, the biopsy is usually done in a radiology department. This machine, which uses high-frequency sound waves to provide an ongoing image of the lump, enables the ...