It comes as no surprise that many people feel apprehension when visiting the dentist. As important and necessary as regular dental checkups are, many people still feel a sense of unease. This effect is no more pronounced than it is … Read More

The enamel – the visible, outer coating of the teeth – is a very hard, durable substance designed to withstand the rigors of biting and chewing. Why does the enamel of one individual’s teeth appear to be white while the … Read More

Many Americans suffer from tooth loss due to tooth decay, gum disease or trauma to the tooth or jaw.  One of the most popular replacements for a missing tooth in recent times is a dental implant. An implant, which is … Read More

A new dental implant surface shows great promise in reducing two of the main issues that plague implants – infection and separation from the bone.  Although most dental implants are successful, there is a small percentage that do fail due … Read More

New research by University of London could bring relief to millions of adults across the world.  This research has won the team headed by Professor Robert Hill the materials science Venture Prize. Professor Hill and his research team have developed … Read More

When there is decay in a tooth – a cavity – your dentist will need to remove that decay before applying a filling to the tooth.  In the past, the most common method of removing this decay was with a … Read More

The ADA, the American Dental Association, has yet to give its approval to the use of lasers in dentistry even though the FDA has and lasers have been used since 1994 to treat various dental problems.  Although the ADA has … Read More

The use of dental amalgams as a filling material has been controversial because of the mercury content in the amalgam.  Research has shown  these fillings do leach mercury into the mouth, but studies vary not only in the amount leached, … Read More

Have you heard of this? Sonitus Medical has developed a non-surgical and removable hearing aid that is worn inside the mouth. The product is called SoundBite Hearing System, and it works by using a natural principle known as bone conduction. … Read More

Have you ever taken a look at what dentistry used to look like? Have you ever inquired of an elderly person what they thought of the dentist when they were kids? Ever delved into your ancestry to find photos of … Read More