DENVER — Many people absolutely dread going to the dentist, but some say a dental laser is easing patient anxiety by eliminating the need for needles and drills. Dr. Matthew Wimmer uses the Solea ...

Clinicians removed a 3-cm needle from a patient who swallowed it, likely during a dental procedure, according to a recent case report published in the April issue of the Journal of Dental Anesthesia ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A nasal spray shown to numb the upper jaw is set to be tested in an FDA Phase 3 trial, which will assess the spray's effectiveness compared to the current "gold standard" treatment -- ...

Needle-phobic people may one day have an alternative to yearly pokes. A recently published study found that dental floss can ...

Scientists have discovered a new way of giving a vaccine through floss. This vaccine can prove to be a big revolution in ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Imagine having a decayed tooth repaired, painlessly, without drilling or shots of anesthesia to numb the area. Wishful thinking? Not if two studies being conducted at the University ...

Would you be more likely to get a vaccine if there weren't any needles involved in the process? Well, according to ...

A man in England who was left with permanent nerve damage after a dental needle broke in his mouth while he was getting anesthesia was awarded a settlement of 17,000 pounds ($21,279 U.S.), according ...

Serves as a reminder of a rare complication. Outlines points to prevent such a complication. Describes current management. Illustrates the dentist's role following the event. A 45-year-old male was ...

A girl in China became critically ill after swallowing a medical needle by accident while visiting the dentist. The six-year-old was taken to the ER by her mother when the dentist said one of his ...