Now this was a tough decision to swallow. A Staten Island man who got a tooth-drill bit embedded in his lung after he accidentally inhaled it during a dental procedure won a $430,000 civil judgment — ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Ache: The dental drill is among the most hated of medical devices. The Claim: Lasers cut away tooth decay with so little pain that anesthetic is rarely needed. And since they are precise, more of ...

Australian researchers found a novel way to stop and prevent tooth decay without the dreaded "drill and fill" technique. A seven-year study showed preventive dental care can reduce necessity for ...

Got crown pain? While a dental crown can effectively cover and protect a damaged tooth, many people are surprised to learn that it won’t safeguard them from tooth pain. In fact, a crowned tooth is ...

TOOTHY GRIN: Robert Garelick, a Long Island dentist, sports a goofy grin on his face as he is led away by cops in Suffolk County yesterday. Victor Alcorn It wasn’t the drill that was buzzing — it was ...

Researchers have found that careful selection and operation of dental drills can minimize the spread of COVID-19 through aerosols. Dental procedures can pose a high risk of viral transmission because ...

Steroids help reduce inflammation and may reduce dental pain alongside other treatments. People may take steroids before or after dental surgery or to help manage severe infections. A dentist may ...