When patients go to the dentist to fill a cavity, they're trying to solve a problem -- not create a new one. But many dental patients get some bad news: bacteria can dig under their tooth-colored ...

Almost everyone experiences tooth decay (caries), it seems, making this among the most common conditions caused by bacterial infection. The costs of treating this condition are among the highest for ...

Composite fillings show over 80% success in young children treated under general anesthesia. Bulk-fill methods reduce procedure time by 60% while maintaining high restoration quality. Material ...

A new study finds potent antibacterial capabilities in novel dental restoratives, or filling materials. Tooth decay is among the costliest and most widespread bacterial diseases. Virulent bacteria ...

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 ...

A new smart cement could keep dental braces in place while fending off tooth decay 1. It might also be used for fillings or treating damaged teeth, researchers say. Bacteria collect on orthodontic ...

Nicola Innes received funding from the Chief Scientist's Office in Scotland and 3M/ ESPE which supported work on the Hall Technique and currently received funding from the National Institute for ...

A WOMAN says she’s been left permanently scarred after a string of “shambolic” dentist appointments. Leanna Painter suffered extreme facial swelling, severe pain, recurrent infections and lost two ...