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 ...

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 ...

A trip to the dentist isn’t something people usually look forward to. “Because of all the drilling and injections, it’s not fun,” acknowledged Suchitra Nelson, an associate dean and professor at the ...

WEBVTT KERRY CAVANAUGH SHOWS US HOW IT WORKS IN TONIGHT'S MEDICAL ALERT. >> SHE IS ALL SMILES AS SHE SETTLES INTO THE DENTAL CHAIR. HE IS FILLING THE CAVITY IN 30 SECONDS WITHOUT A NEEDLE OR A DRILL.

Kylie Jones, 4, was having a first cavity filled and her mom was a little nervous. “In our family, none of us had ever had a filling,” said Lisa. “I didn’t know what to expect.” But all Kylie had to ...

Researchers in the UK have discovered a pain-free way of tackling dental decay that reverses the damage of acid attack and rebuilds teeth as new. The pioneering treatment promises to transform the ...

A new clinical trial at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry is offering patients with cavities in between teeth a new, less painful treatment option. The new treatment, called ...

What if you could fill without having to drill? Scottish dentists have experimented with the approach on primary molars for years. Now a new study suggests the technique works. The study examined the ...

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 ...