Our top story of the week summarized a dissertation that raised concerns about potential complications of root canal treatment performed by general dental practitioners. In her doctoral thesis, Dr.

Unsuccessful endodontic treatment led to an infection that disrupted cortical bone continuity, resulting in a large defect that formed a depression on a 19-year-old’s face. The case report was ...

A root canal's goal is simple: eliminate infection and save a tooth. It's not the nightmare it's made out to be.

Root canals treat infected or damaged pulp tissue to save the tooth. Success relies on patient-specific factors—not just technical skill. Technology like microscopes and 3D imaging improves outcomes.

Most people have heard the term “root canal” or have even had the procedure but are unsure of exactly what root canal treatment is. “I have heard many patients say a root canal is when a dentist ...

A man from Chorley has been awarded £2,000 after being left in agony following a botched procedure. Paul Ripley, a 53-year-old mechanical engineer from Chorley, Lancashire has been awarded £2,000 by ...

Apical periodontitis, a chronic and hard-to-treat dental infection, affects more than half of the population worldwide and is ...

And those creating it will talk about the personal and professional risks of reprisal in letting their audience know what the mainstream is trying to hide. But with the dental profession strongly ...