Needleless dental anaesthesia device trialed

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English - August 30, 2022 20:50 - 3 minutes - 3.09 MB - ★★★★ - 11 ratings
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If you're scared of teeth extractions because of a fear of needles, we've got some hopeful news for you.
A needle-free dental anaesthesia device has just been successfully trialed in a joint study between the University of Otago, the University of Auckland and AUT.
Curtin University deputy vice-chancellor-academic Professor Paul Brunton says the technology could reduce dental anxiety for many.
He spoke to Corin Dann.