Nobody wants to hear those two words from their dentist: “root canal.” The procedure has such a bad reputation that people use it as a metaphor for anything unpleasant and painful. But here’s some ...

When the tooth's pulp has a baterial infection, the sensitive nerve endings can become painfully inflamed. Root canal therapy, also known as the endodontic treatment, needs to be performed to prevent ...

An interview with Dr. James Bahcall, clinical professor at The University of Illinois - Chicago, College of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics. Q: What do you do? A: I am a board certified ...

BioMatRx, a Minnesota start-up founded in April 2010 by three brothers -- one an endodontist -- is working to use the inherent regenerative capabilities of the stem cells found at the apex of the root ...

Each year, dentists in the United States perform more than 15 million root canals on infected teeth, removing the inflamed pulp and filling the emptied canal with inert materials such as rubber and ...

While some people might feel apprehensive about trips to the dentist, especially for a root canal, Everyday Northwest sponsors at Soendo share how the process can be more enjoyable. While some people ...

UB researcher Hacer Aksel has received a grant from the American Association of Endodontists’ Foundation for Endodontics to investigate a potential biomarker to support the success of vital pulp ...

A researcher with the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in New York will explore a potential biomarker supporting the success of vital pulp therapy, an alternative, less invasive ...

A new study published in the journal of Nature Scientific Reports found that "matching transformation system" (MA-T) has a ...