You know the Vitruvian Man. He’s perhaps second only to the Mona Lisa in terms of iconic imagery in Western history: a ...

A 2023 randomized controlled trial in the Journal of Dentistry found that the bulk-fill base technique reduced procedure time ...

In March, he received the prestigious American Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) Joseph Lister ...

While most side effects are likely to disappear when the medication is stopped, any damage to the teeth is permanent ...

The rule of thumb is 10 feet of shark per inch of tooth. The biggest in my collection is about an inch, so that means a 10-foot shark, A modern-day white shark is rarely more than 25 feet, or 21/2 ...

In school-based dental programs, health professionals often use sealants—thin, protective coatings applied to the surface of children's back teeth—to safeguard against tooth decay.

If you are sick, don't immediately brush your teeth as this will spread the stomach's acid over the surface of the teeth and increase the risk of damage. Instead, rinse your mouth out with water or ...

The tooth surface temperature was maintained around 37°C in Group I, but it reached 43°C in Groups II and III. Conclusions The NAPP has a greater capability for effective tooth bleaching than ...

“Based on the available data, tooth-like structures likely first evolved in the skin of early vertebrates, prior to the oral invasion of these structures that became teeth,” says Fraser.

When applied to teeth, activated charcoal theoretically binds to surface stains from coffee, tea, wine, and berries, allowing them to be rinsed away. The pH-altering properties of activated ...