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 ...

Scientists using nanotechology have created the first cavity-filling composite that kills harmful bacteria and regenerates tooth structure lost to bacterial decay. This first-of-a-kind nanocomposite ...

You might wince at the sight of your dentist holding an electric drill over your mouth. But, you can be thankful she's not using a stone tool instead. That is what the most advanced dental care looked ...