Monday, September 27, 2010 at 9:48 AM
Some cutting edge research in dentistry is taking place right here in Northeast Ohio. Also, researchers are studying what other parts of the body can learn from the lining of the mouth.
The Future of Dentistry: No Drill Fillings?
Some cutting edge research in dentistry is taking place right here in Northeast Ohio. Researchers are testing no drill fillings, also known as “resin infiltration” and say this new technique may ultimately replace the much feared “dental drill.”
Oral Bacteria Shows Promise for Treatment
Researchers are studying what other parts of the body can learn from the lining of the mouth.
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