Medical historian Richard Barnett traces the history of dentistry in his new book. He says that prior to the 18th century, the profession was often practices by charlatans with "big muscles." His book ...

Early attempts to relieve severe oral discomfort involved strange and agonizing treatments. According to HistorieNet, ancient Egyptian healers believed warm, dead mice absorbed solar energy that could ...

A new permanent exhibit has opened at the Museum of the West in downtown Grand Junction featuring the history of dentistry. The display opened Friday, Feb. 7, and a debut the night before was attended ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover global and domestic health care and conservation. This is part two of a three-part series on the critical role quality ...