Imagine stopping a tooth cavity in its tracks with just a drop of liquid brushed onto the offending spot. No shots, drilling, anxiety or pain involved. The tooth is instantly stronger and less ...

Many of us dread going to the dentist, fearing we might have to endure the painful drilling and filling that comes with tooth decay and cavities. However, a new study shows the “fill and drill” ...

A dentist's drill might not be the best way to tackle tooth decay in children's teeth, a new study has concluded. Findings from a major dental trial suggest that preventing tooth decay from occurring ...

A dentist has created a simple diagnostic liquid solution that can be applied to the surface of a patient’s teeth prior to a dental X-ray and which will help show dentists whether a tooth has ...

WASHINGTON – Scientists have now proven what patients in dentists’ chairs have often thought: Drilling teeth is downright prehistoric.Dentists drilled nearly perfect tiny holes in the teeth of live ...

A filling is one of the most common procedures carried out by dentists. But just the thought of anesthetic injections followed by the sound of the drill is enough to send shivers down the spine of ...

With a growing older population, increasing demand for cosmetic surgery, and improved 3D technologies, it's no surprise that a startup is focused on making it simpler, safer, and faster to do dental ...

Australian researchers found a novel way to stop and prevent tooth decay without the dreaded "drill and fill" technique. A seven-year study showed preventive dental care can reduce necessity for ...