Proteins degrade over time, making their history hard to study. But new research has uncovered ancient proteins in the enamel ...

Tooth enamel, the hardest substance in the human body, may be at risk of gradual and permanent wear from chewing vegetables.

The climate we live in affects our lives in profound ways: hot summers, cold winters, dry spells and wet weather all leave ...

“Ancient DNA has produced a revolution in our understanding of recent human origins,” said Daniel Green, field program ...

The acidity of drinks like Red Bull can erode dental enamel, but a lab experiment suggests this could be avoided via calcium ...

A 2023 randomized controlled trial in the Journal of Dentistry found that the bulk-fill base technique reduced procedure time ...

Teeth are essential for helping people break down the food they eat, and are protected by enamel, which helps them withstand ...

Dental work can be expensive to pay out-of-pocket. A root canal or fillings can cost several hundred dollars. On top of that, veneers, braces, Invisalign, dental implants and other procedures ...