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 ...

Chronic stress and anxiety can have a surprisingly direct impact on dental health through musculoskeletal tension. When a person is stressed, the body often responds by unconsciously tightening 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 ...

At first, Laura Bienenfeld didn't pay much attention to the sharp pain she felt around the filling in one of her back teeth when she bit down on really hot or cold foods. Even though she's a dentist ...

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 ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A dentist was dancing to a song on the radio while drilling on a woman's tooth, and she wound up in the hospital when the drill bit snapped off and lodged near her eye, a lawsuit ...

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 ...

In light of Children's Dental Health Month, a Norwalk dentist says both children and adults can avoid the dreaded drill and needle. Dr. Carol Felder, along with patient Lila, demonstrated dental laser ...

Being a dentist requires considerable artistry, some knowledge of psychology, business acumen and stamina, says Bill Anderson of Mankato. He should know by now. When he walks out the door of his ...