Dentist

Toothache suddenly gone? It is not necessarily good news

Sudden disappearance of tooth pain, bleeding gums, bad breath, a loose tooth, and a sore that will not heal could be warning signs that require an examination before the problem becomes complicated.

Toothache suddenly gone? It is not necessarily good news.
The new method for treating tooth decay is effective for children who are afraid of invasive dental treatment.

Simple treatment that eliminates tooth decay in young children

Views from five different angles of a molar of an adult Neanderthal individual, discovered at Chagyrskaya Cave in the Siberia region of Russia and dating to about 59,000 years ago, seen in this undated image released on May 13, 2026.

Neanderthal tooth from Siberian cave shows signs of earliest-known invasive dental surgery - study

 Neanderthal life. Illustration.

Extremely painful: Evidence suggests Neanderthals performed root canals 59,000 years ago


Man indicted for illegally operating dental clinic in Rishon Lezion for nine years

Vitaly Rokhlenko was operating the clinic without authorization or a license to practice dentistry; he only held a dental technician practical license.

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Why do people with post-trauma avoid dental treatments?

Studies from Israel and around the world indicate a clear link between PTSD and avoidance of dental treatment and an increase in gum diseases. Why does this happen?

Why do people with post-trauma avoid dental treatments?

When stress comes out through the jaw: The simple treatment for teeth grinding

Ongoing security stress heightens jaw clenching and teeth grinding, causing pain, wear, and sleep issues, with new effective treatments now available beyond night guards.

When stress is not released appropriately, it is expressed through intense activation of the jaw muscles

A doctor explains: Is it possible to whiten teeth at home – and if so, how?

Have you tried whitening teeth with baking soda, lemon, or whitening toothpastes? A doctor explains what works and what doesn’t – and also: Are there dangerous side effects?

Teeth whitening

Turkey’s Best 10 Dental Clinics as the “Hollywood Smile” Boom Accelerates

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War trauma can hinder development of children's teeth, study finds

A study conducted by the Maccabident Research Institute found that ongoing national security tensions led to significant changes in the dental and skeletal development of children and teens.

MACCABIDENT’S DR. Doron Haim: Anxiety alters hormonal regulation, which can affect how and when teeth emerge.

‘It felt like victory’: IDF dentist on identifying last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili - interview

“We started hearing [celebratory] shouts from soldiers all around. It was indescribable, a significant moment,” 'L' recalled. “There wasn’t a single dry eye.”

IDF works to identify body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, January 26, 2026.

How Israel used forensic dental findings to identify last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili - explainer

The method relies on a unique dental structure, past imaging, and existing dental records. It enables an initial determination within a short time, even under harsh conditions.

Israeli police officers pay their respects outside of the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute, as the body of last Israeli hostage arrives in Tel Aviv on January 26, 2026.

A doctor explains: Why are young people today showing up with problems we once saw at age 50?

This applies to many aspects of our health, but when it comes to our teeth, it is especially noticeable. A dentist explains why many young people today have cavities, erosion, and inflammation.

A boy visiting the dentist

'This is jihad': Dentist arrested for social media posts praising Hamas, supporting terror

Police began their investigation after the suspect made a post on social media featuring the slogan "This is jihad - victory or martyrdom."

AN IMAGE supporting terrorism, found to have been published on a dentist's social media page by Israel Police.