Ever wondered what dental plaque really looks like up close? This microscope view reveals what builds up on your teeth and why flossing and oral hygiene are so important for a healthy smile. #Science ...

Learn how researchers recreated a 59,000-year-old Neanderthal dental procedure and uncovered evidence that ancient humans may ...

Scientists have discovered the stem cells, CXCL12, that anchor teeth to the bone, opening up new possibilities for ...

Enamel from a fragment of an ancient rhinoceros tooth as seen under increasing levels of magnification. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...

Scanning electron microscope image of wormlike structures 'growing' from dental tubules deep inside a molar. Image courtesy of University of Maryland, Baltimore. Inside a human tooth, more than 50,000 ...

A hole drilled into a 60,000-year-old molar suggests that Neanderthals practiced complex dental care long before modern ...