News Summaries - Sedation Dentistry and Pain-Free Dentistry

The following list of articles covers a range of information on sedation dentistry, pain-free dentistry, sleep dentistry and conscious sedation, as well as other related information. Brief summaries of the articles are provided, as well as links to the full text of the articles.

A shot of peppers may halt dental pain

A recent study has shown that a combination of capsaicin, the natural compound that makes chili peppers hot, and a derivative of the local anesthetic lidocaine can be effective in blocking pain-sensing nerve cells without interfering with any other sensations or movement.

Sedation Dentistry May Help Allay All your Dental Fears

The thought of going to the dentist creates a great deal of anxiety in some patients, and some people are so fearful of going to a dentist that they simply never go, which only causes their dental problems to worsen.

Your Pal: The Dentist!

If you're deathly afraid of a trip to the dental office, here are some tips to help you get over your dental anxiety and dental phobias.

Coming Soon: Pain-Free Dentistry

A new non-thermal plasma brush that uses a low-temperature chemical reaction to disinfect and prepare cavities for filling is currently under development at the University of Missouri-Columbia.