Most children don’t look forward to their dentist appointments, especially if it’s time to have a tooth pulled. Even as adults, most of us can admit that tooth extractions are painful experiences, that we would all rather avoid.
The good news is that the painful and traumatic procedure may soon be over! Dr. Antonio Valdevit of Stevens Institute of Technology has received a $50,000 grant to develop a tool that uses vibration to extract teeth, which can eliminate the need for cutting.
