The End of Drilling? How South Korea's Tooth-Regenerating Patch Could Revolutionize Filipino Smiles

A Future Without the Drill: A New Hope for Filipino Smiles
For generations, the sound of the dental drill has been synonymous with fear and anxiety. For millions of Filipinos—whether in rural areas with limited access to care or in urban centers seeking affordable treatment—a cavity meant a choice: endure the drill or live with the pain.
But what if we could change that story? What if, instead of drilling away the damage, we could simply tell the tooth to heal itself?
















