Countries agreed Friday to phase out the use of mercury-based dental amalgams in tooth fillings by 2034, in a move that will change dentistry around the world.   At a conference in Geneva, signatories to a treaty aimed at protecting human health and the environment from mercury pollution called time on mercury amalgams. ...Read More

Dental implants are a transformative solution for replacing missing or damaged teeth, with a success rate at Dr. Taghavi Clinic being 99%, thanks to their expertise and with proper aftercare on the part of the patients.   However, often the essential proper preparation is overlooked by patients, meant to ensure a smooth surg ...Read More

With dental implants becoming increasingly popular, it's important to know what options are available in case you ever need one. Titanium implants have been the traditional type used because titanium is able to fuse well with the human jawbone, as the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) explains. But with advances in technology, new ...Read More

Avoiding tooth loss may be partly within your control, research suggests. In the Journal of Periodontology, dental experts list nine risk factors for tooth loss due to periodontal disease.   Here's the list:   • Being older than 35 ...Read More