Dry socket is relatively rare, occurring in only 0.5% to 5.6% of extractions, usually after wisdom tooth removal. Dry sockets can be painful since nerve endings and bone are exposed, and they also ...

If you've ever had a tooth pulled, your dentist likely cautioned you about the risk of dry socket-a painful condition where ...

Researchers have found in a new study that Statins may Aid in Post-Extraction Healing after dental procedures. The study ...

In this week's clinical tip, courtesy of CDOCS, Dr. Farhad Boltchi discusses the use of a double membrane socket graft and how it can be an effective solution for some oral surgery cases. "In this tip ...