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An analysis of fossilized teeth sheds light on the evolutionary relationships between Pleistocene hominins.

Scientists engineered a new material that could be developed for use in treating tooth decay.

Fossil records show that the most recent shared ancestor with modern humans may have lived at least 800,000 years ago.

A toothless whale fossil without signs of baleen could help explain how the whale filtration system evolved.

Disrupting the light/dark cycles of pregnant mice, researchers observe detrimental effects in the mouths of the animals’ pups.

The composition of the plaque microbiome can reveal a child’s risk of dental caries months before the decay appears, according to a study.

Microscopic analysis of carnivorous dinosaur teeth reveals specialized serrated edges.

The oral cavity contains several distinct and dynamic microbial communities, and some of these commensals may seed the body’s other microbiomes.

Emerging evidence suggests that the marine mammal’s long front tooth might help the narwhal sense environmental changes.  

Kerry Grens chats about ancient tooth decay, asthma, and fat cells.

Researchers mix cells from human adult gum tissue with tooth-inducing cells from mouse embryos to grow new hybrid teeth complete with roots.

Fossils of four new cetacean species have been discovered at a road construction site in California.

A fully-functional tooth grown from stem cells is successfully implanted into a mouse.