The move is a win for human health: the WHO lists mercury as one of the top 10 chemical elements of major public health ...

Countries agreed Friday to phase out the use of mercury-based dental amalgams in tooth fillings by 2034, in a move that will ...

Scientists at the University of Nottingham have developed a new protein-based gel that can restore tooth enamel by mimicking ...

Countries at Minamata Convention COP-6 in Geneva agreed to phase out mercury dental amalgam by 2034. The deal includes phasedown steps, patient-care safeguards and other measures to reduce mercury ...

Multiple countries including the United States called Monday for a worldwide ban on mercury-based dental amalgams by 2030, at ...

Researchers have created a bioinspired gel that can regenerate tooth enamel by mimicking natural growth processes. The fluoride-free material forms a mineral-rich layer that restores enamel’s strength ...

Pembroke Pines biotech firm Mintech-Bio is commercializing a revolutionary gel that actually regrows tooth enamel, ...

You won't find visits to the dentist at the top of most people's lists of fun activities, but check-ups could be made easier ...

(CNN) -- The US Food and Drug Administration warned Thursday that silver dental fillings, known as dental amalgam, may cause health problems for some high-risk groups. The updated FDA guidance said ...

A dental filling can replace parts of a damaged tooth and prevent further decay. Although fillings are usually permanent, your doctor might initially treat tooth decay with a temporary filling. Keep ...

You may have heard that you should avoid chewing in the area of a dental filling for at least 24 hours after having a cavity repaired. However, after filling a cavity, your dentist will have specific ...

According to Precedence Research, the global tooth filling materials market size will grow from USD 2.59 billion in 2025 to nearly USD 4.32 billion by 2034, with an expected CAGR of 5.83% from 2025 to ...