For decades, treating cavities has almost always meant drills, fillings, and, in severe cases, surgery. But new research ...

A liquid brushed onto cavities in seconds may spare many young children from pain, infection, and surgery. A major U.S. trial ...

Going to the dentist might be intimidating for a lot of kids particularly when cavities require drilling, injection or even ...

The longstanding public health practice of adding fluoride to public drinking water systems in the United States is facing new challenges and bans in some places, and experts have warned that the ...

For many, a visit to the dentist brings fear, anxiety, or memories of uncomfortable experiences. But dentistry is changing – and it’s becoming much kinder. Today, needle-free and drill-free approaches ...