A new fossil study reveals that teeth began as skin sensors, helping explain why modern teeth still react painfully to cold ...

Dental plaque is a complex biofilm at the heart of oral disease. Learn how it causes cavities and gum inflammation and why ...

Many children in Florida lack access to routine dental care. According to data from the Florida Department of Health, nearly 1 in 3 third graders in the Sunshine State had cavities during the 2021 ...

Water fluoridation is effective in preventing tooth decay overall, but there are greater benefits for children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, University of Queensland research has found.

Water fluoridation is effective in preventing tooth decay overall, but there are greater benefits for children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, University of Queensland research has found.

A third shape hidden in the infamous Vitruvian Man drawing suggests an even deeper understanding of human anatomy than ...

Mild tooth decay, black spots, or small cavities appearing on the teeth should be filled to prevent bacterial growth. Mild erosion of the tooth neck, which creates a disadvantage for the teeth, can ...

Many children in Florida lack access to routine dental care. According to data from the Florida Department of Health, nearly ...