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 ...

Harborside Dental Expands Restorative Dentistry With Tooth-Colored Composite Fillings in Gloucester, MA Gloucester, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dentists don't 'replace fillings' on a schedule; they replace them only when it is warranted -- like when X-ray/examination ...

The European Union banned mercury amalgam fillings to protect the environment. Should you worry about protecting your health, too? By Justin R. Silverman When the European Union adopted a ban on ...

Bacteria in the teeth produces an acid while they consume the sugars found in drinks and foods, which causes tooth decay. The protective enamel coating of teeth is dissolved by this acid, which also ...

A compound used to make car bumpers strong and protect wood decks could prevent return visits to the dentist's office. A team of researchers has created a filling material that's two times more ...

When a tooth is damaged or missing, how do dentists decide between a filling, a crown, or an implant restoration? This question is answered in a HelloNation article that explains how dentists evaluate ...

WHO Southeast Asia, in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme, wants to eliminate the use of mercury in ...