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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — Do you enjoy going to the dentist? Some people find going to the dentist to be scary because of the thought of the dental drill. What if the drill misses? A dentist at Amelia ...

Australian researchers say that frequency-doubling a femtosecond laser is the way to pain-free dentistry. Femtosecond pulses hold the key to lasers replacing the dentist's drill, according to a study ...

It’s reassuring to know that among the earliest and most primitive gadgets were those expressly designed to inflict pain. BBC News reports the discovery in Pakistan of stone age teeth that bear clear ...