Patented antibacterial polymer technology prevents secondary cavities
The Basic to Breakthrough series chronicles how investments from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science at…
Oral microbiome linked to threefold higher pancreatic cancer risk
Twenty-seven species of bacteria and fungi among the hundreds that live in people’s mouths have been collectively tied…
Boost gum health, lower disease risk
New research connects the Mediterranean way of eating with healthier gums and lower inflammation, adding oral health to…
This Bizarre Fish Has 8 Rows of Forehead Teeth It Uses During Sex
Spotted ratfish are scaleless, rabbit-faced deep-sea fish, about two feet (61 centimeters) long, and native to the northeastern…
Male ghost sharks sports evolution’s bizarre mating tool on forehead
A recent study suggests that male ghost sharks, also known as chimaeras, use an unusual organ for mating…
Unlocking the secrets of oral bacteria to fight tooth decay
If Wenjun Zhang has her way, no one will ever have to brush or floss again. Zhang, a…
Smile satisfaction after whitening: The personality factor
A new study shows the glow from tooth whitening often fades within a year, but whether you still…
How early immune challenges influence oral and systemic health in children
Once viewed only as infectious invaders, bacteria are now understood to play an important role in overall health.…
Gigantic Megalosauroid and Allosauroid Dinosaurs Had Weak Bites, Study Suggests
While tyrannosaurid dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex  had skulls that were optimized for high bite forces, other gigantic carnivorous…
Mouth and gut microbes talk to each other
A landmark review uncovers how your mouth’s microbes shape gut health, immunity, and chronic disease, making oral care…
Behavioral adaptation precedes morphological change in human evolution
As early humans spread from lush African forests into grasslands, their need for ready sources of energy led them…
Black Death victims offer clues to childhood malnutrition and adult disease
The Black Death arrived on the shores of England in May 1348 and, in less than two years,…