Nearly 40% of adults report feeling self-conscious about their smile, according to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s 2024 patient survey. But here’s what’s changed: advances in dental ...

Minimally invasive dentistry prioritizes preserving natural tooth structure over aggressive removal. The philosophy relies on early intervention and preventive measures, like managing plaque biofilm, ...

Using an atomic-scale imaging tool on a sea creature's tooth, two Northwestern University researchers have peeled away some of the mystery of organic and inorganic interfaces in tooth and bone ...

Despite their hard, rigid structure, teeth are not classified as bones. They are distinct entities primarily composed of enamel and dentin, lacking the living cells and vascularization that ...

The presence of tooth structure between a carious lesion and the tip of a fluorescence caries detection device such as the Diagnodent can reduce the laser fluorescence readings, according to a study ...

A new study suggests that predatory dinosaurs, such as Tyrannosaurus rex, did not have permanently exposed teeth as depicted in films such as Jurassic Park, but instead had scaly, lizard-like lips ...

Educational Overview of Crowns, Implants, Bridges, and Root Canal Therapy for Long-Term Oral Health SUNNYVALE, CA, ...

Composite fillings show over 80% success in young children treated under general anesthesia. Bulk-fill methods reduce procedure time by 60% while maintaining high restoration quality. Material ...

There's a longstanding debate simmering among biologists who study porcupines. There are 16 porcupine species in Central and South America, but only one in the United States and Canada. DNA evidence ...