Almost as soon as lasers were invented in the 1960s, curious dentists wondered if these powerful forms of light could be used on teeth, though those early lasers were much too crude for any useful ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. LIBERTY, Mo. — You no longer need to dread ...

WEBVTT >> IT'S NOT EXACTLY EASY TO KICK BACK AND RELAX WHEN YOU'RE SITTING IN A DENTIST'S CHAIR ABOUT TO GET A CAVITY FIXED. YOU CAN SEE WE HAVE THE CAVITY HERE ON THE TIP. BUT WHAT IF THAT EXPERIENCE ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. OKLAHOMA CITY — Going to the dentist is not ...

Dentistry, a field as old as the history of human civilization, has continually evolved to incorporate technological advancements, improving the efficacy, comfort, and outcomes of dental treatments; ...

Oct. 3—For many people, the prospect of going for a dental procedure is met with fear and trepidation. But a growing trend, laser dentistry, which uses energy generated by light to remove soft or hard ...

Forget sharp metal picks or X-rays-in the future, your dentist may search for cavities using a painless laser-based technique developed at the University of Toronto that can detect cracks or defects ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of dental technology, laser dentistry is a remarkable innovation that has transformed patient experiences and treatment outcomes. This cutting-edge technology, ...

The Claim: Laser and light machines can detect tooth decay earlier than X-rays, which dentists say generally don’t show the presence of cavities until there is a fairly large hole in the tooth. The ...