Researchers have uncovered why the formidable teeth of saber-toothed predators like Smilodon were evolutionarily advantageous ...

Carob the sloth, 36, of the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium, went on a medical journey after his keepers saw swelling in his jaw.

Divisive study finds link between fluoride and childhood IQ loss A controversial new study out Monday in a US medical journal could reignite debate over fluoride's safety in water, linking higher ...

The “Hollywood smile,” a perfect display of flawless pearly whites, has become an integral component of celebrity status.

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For Dr. Jason Cellars, dentistry is more than routine care—it’s a way to help people feel more confident and empowered. At ...

Champagne, sparkling wines and fizzy cocktails are all the rage on New Year’s Eve, but these bubbly beverages could turn your ...

This story is the first in a three-part series about new higher education institutions in Arkansas that are welcoming their ...

but I know more tooth loss will continue.” Tim Armitage, of the Dental Law Partnership, said: “The distress and pain our client has experienced was completely unnecessary. "If the treating ...

The year was made up of extraordinary moments — and Times photographers captured them in extraordinary images. By Carolyn Ryan I’m a managing editor at The Times. When shots were fired at a ...

such as teeth failing to grow in or other dental health conditions,” Li said. “We hope that our findings could be useful medically, if people with particular dental problems could undergo ...

The dataset included dental crown measurements — dimensions of the part of the tooth visible above the gums — derived from 3D scans of dental plaster casts. The researchers compared these measurements ...