Teeth : Science World Report

Sep 28, 2016 06:24 AM EDT

Neanderthals Made Fashionable Jewelry From Animal Teeth, Shells

A new study proves that Neanderthals are not so brainless after all since they were discovered to have crafted jewelry and beads from animal teeth, bones, and eggs.

Sep 09, 2016 09:46 AM EDT

DNA In Skeleton's Teeth May Solve London's Great Plague, The Truth Behind The Mass Death

The Great Plague in London marks its 350th anniversary with the discovery of a mass grave of plague victims.

Feb 26, 2016 07:44 AM EST

Ancient Teeth May Help Reveal the Process of Human Evolution

Teeth may actually predict human evolution.

Feb 22, 2016 07:40 AM EST

Is Dental Equipment Really Clean? It May Contain Bacteria

New findings published in the journal Water Research show that despite disinfectants used by dentists to clean up dental materials, French researchers found that many pieces of equipment still contained bacteria in water lines.

Feb 22, 2016 07:37 AM EST

Gum Disease Linked To Increased Mortality Risk From Chronic Kidney Disease

Gum disease may increase the risk of kidney disease, according to a recent study.

Jan 14, 2016 11:54 AM EST

Nano-Shells Deliver Molecules That Instructs Bone To Repair Itself Developed By Scientists

Scientists created a polymer sphere that delivers a molecule to bone wounds and the molecule instructs the injury's existing cells to repair itself.

Dec 24, 2015 02:38 AM EST

Bioactive Glass May Someday Replace Minerals Lost In Tooth Decay

Bioactive glass may one day help reduce the ability of bacteria to attack composite tooth fillings. With future research, it may even been used to replace minerals lost from tooth decay.

Dec 07, 2015 11:25 PM EST

'No-Drill' Dentistry Helps Stop Tooth Decay Before It Starts

A new preventative dentistry can stop tooth decay without the typical drilling and filling that come with cavities, according to a recent study.

Nov 19, 2015 03:10 PM EST

Ancient Human Relative Leaves Molars And DNA In Siberian Cave

In a recent study, researchers assessed the DNA from two Denisovan molars, which were found in a Siberian cave.

Sep 14, 2015 08:28 PM EDT

Smokers At Higher Risk Of Losing Teeth

A new study has confirmed that regular smokers have a significantly increased risk of tooth loss.

Sep 08, 2015 12:27 PM EDT

Forensics: Blood and teeth samples accurately predict a criminal's age

You've probably seen it on crime shows. Forensic scientists oftentimes collect evidence from both blood and teeth to help them identify a dead body--particularly in determining the the person's age.

Sep 07, 2015 09:59 PM EDT

Anesthetics: Children's Teeth Development Affected By Anesthesia

New findings published in the journal Cell Death Discovery suggest, for the first time, that the use of local anesthetics may affect tooth cell growth as well as the development of children's teeth.