We’ve all felt that sinking feeling when a routine dental check-up suddenly turns into a list of procedures. The thought of a numbing shot, the high-pitched drill, the awkwardness of lying still and ...

This is the compelling question at the heart of research led by endodontic resident, Dr. Sawyer, who is investigating the efficacy of oregano oil as a root canal irrigant. In an exclusive interview, ...

No one ever wants to get a root canal. But if you do need one, a new study suggests the dental procedures may have an added bonus: They seem to offer both short- and long-term protective benefits ...