Jurassic Crocodile Relative from Morocco Had Needle-Thin Teeth
Paleontologists have described a new genus and species of teleosaurid thalattosuchian based on two specimens found in eastern…
Dinosaur-Era Mammal Swam Like Platypus and Replaced Its Teeth Multiple Times
Dongoconodon platycauda, a small eutriconodontan mammal that lived alongside dinosaurs in what is now northeastern China paddled through…
Teen is ‘first’ patient to have a tooth growing in bizarre place
This bites. It’s not entirely unheard of for teeth to grow in places other than the mouth, a…
Tyrannosaurus rex Had Mammal-Like Body Temperature, Study Finds
A new analysis of Tyrannosaurus rex teeth indicates the ancient predator maintained a body temperature of about 36.3 degrees…
Man Gets New Smile After Years of Regret Over Veneers
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11-year-old UK boy finds 1.8M-year-old elephant tooth on beach in wild coincidence
An 11-year-old English boy recently stumbled onto a 1.8 million-year-old fist-sized tooth from a now-extinct elephant while walking…
Brushing your teeth with your left hand could prevent dementia
The secret to a better brain workout might already be sitting in your bathroom. That matters as more…
I’m a Dentist, Here’s One Thing That Can Prevent Gum Disease
A dentist has revealed a surprisingly simple step that could make all the difference when it comes to…
Fossils from Chinese Cave Fill Crucial Gap in History of Gigantopithecus blacki
Deep inside a limestone cave in southern China, paleontologists have uncovered an assemblage of thirteen fossilized teeth belonging…
New Species of Ancient Bear-Dog Identified in Spain
Paleontologists have identified a previously unknown species of amphicyonid — the extinct family of carnivorous mammals popularly known…
Researchers Solve the Mystery Behind a Billion-Dollar Dental Implant Disease
Corroded dental implants release titanium particles that disrupt immune defenses, causing chronic inflammation and bone loss. Blocking the…
Paleontologists Identify New Hyaenodont Species in Pakistan
Paleontologists have recovered the fossilized remains of three hyaenodont species, including one previously unknown to science, from Miocene…