It can be hard to keep smiles healthy in rural areas, where dentists are few and far between and residents often are poor and lack dental coverage. Efforts to remedy the problem have produced varying degrees of success. The biggest obstacle? Dentists.

It's almost back-to-school time, and according to the American Dental Association, a child's dental exam is as important as immunizations and booster shots. KTVN Chris Buckley has the story.

A Kentucky doctor who was dragged off a United flight after he refused to give up his seat to crew members has reached a settlement with the airline for undisclosed amount.

Tucked away just behind Sparks Florist, you will find a dental clinic unlike any other. It’s open just three days a month, but the dentists and staff are all volunteers and patients are simply asked to donate what they can; a gift to low-income adults who do not have dental insurance. How does the Compassion Community Clinic do it? Kristen Remington finds out in Health Watch.

Dentists are warning parents about a dangerous trend among kids, do-it-yourself braces. 

The parking lot for Sala Family Dentistry in Northwest Reno looked liked like one of those sales at Christmastime where they give away free TVs. People lined up starting Thursday afternoon and waited in the cold all night long. But what they were waiting for was free dental care.

Less than three months ago, an unusual dentist office opened…offering care that its new customers could not previously afford.

As our bodies age, so do our teeth. Years of chewing and crunching can take a toll. Here are some of the best ways to keep teeth strong for a lifetime.