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 ...

The management of broken dental needles during inferior alveolar nerve block procedures remains a critical yet infrequent complication in dental practice. This condition arises primarily due to ...

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 ...

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 sticks and uncovered burs are responsible for most dental school injuries, according to research presented on July 22 at the virtual International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting ...

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 ...

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 ...

If the fear of a giant needle piercing the roof of your mouth keeps you from the dentist, there's some relief in sight. The FDA recently approved Kovanaze, the first needle-free dental anesthetic ...

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 ...