(Nanowerk News) Scientists using nanotechology at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry have created the first cavity-filling composite that kills harmful bacteria and regenerates tooth ...

Natural look: If appearance is a concern, the natural coloring of composite fillings may be a good fit. These fillings are less noticeable in the mouth than alternatives. 1 Use on any tooth: Because ...

A newly invented dental paste (search) could silence the dreaded whine of dentists’ drills, fixing early cavities without fillings. The paste was developed by researchers including Kazue Yamagishi, ...

TIFF CHRIS THANK YOU. WELL, THE SAFETY OF SILVER FILLINGS IS MAKING HEADLINES AGAIN AND WHETHER OR NOT YOU SHOULD HAVE THEM REMOVED. THIS COMES AFTER THE FLORIDA SURGEON GENERAL RECOMMENDED AGAINST ...

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The debate over whether mercury in dental fillings can leach out and cause a wide range of health problems — from multiple sclerosis and cancer to Alzheimer's disease — refuses to die down. The ...