When patients hear the word “x-ray,” concern often follows. Questions about radiation exposure are understandable. Yet in ...

If you’ve ever had oral X-rays taken at the dentist, chances are you’re familiar with the heavy, grey apron the hygienist briefly lays over your midsection. The lead apron has long been used to ...

A man who shared an unusual x-ray that shows he has a tooth inside his chin has wowed the internet. "Go brush your chin," joked one commenter. "Cool! (Unless it hurts, then that part is not cool)," ...

Those heavy lead aprons may be on their way out at the dentist office, depending on where you live. The nation's largest dental association said Thursday it will no longer recommend the use of lead ...

Those heavy lead aprons may be on their way out at the dentist office, depending on where you live. The nation’s largest dental association said Thursday it will no longer recommend the use of lead ...