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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 ...

For many kids, a trip to the dentist isn’t easy. It can be even harder for kids with disabilities. Some dentists say a new FDA-approved treatment could be a game-changer. Braden Ross shows us the ...

vVARDIS, a Swiss high-growth healthcare company, active in the development of innovative dental products, today presented its pioneering solution for the treatment of early cavities, Curodont(TM), at ...

MADISON, Wis. - Anna Delendik hasn't had an easy time when it comes to taking her autistic 10-year-old Dema to the dentist. "He's on the spectrum, he has sensory needs, and doctors and dentists are ...

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 ...

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 ...

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After nearly 20 years of not having any cavities, I had a cavity. I went to the dentist to get it fixed today, not even knowing which tooth it was because it was caught early and didn't hurt yet. I ...

The presence of cavities is the most prevalent non-communicable disease worldwide and the most widespread health issue in the U.S., affecting nearly 90 percent of adults aged 20 to 64. It is also the ...