A 10-year JAMA study of more than 6,000 adults found heart calcium scans added little for most people but helped those at borderline or intermediate risk. Rural Hospital Leaders in Maine Say $50 ...

See how cavities develop inside a tooth and learn why everyday oral care plays an important role in protecting your teeth. #DentalHealth #Cavities #OralHealth ...

Tooth numbering is a notation used by dentists to denote and specify information linked with a particular tooth. Using a tooth numbering system allows for easy identification, communication, and ...

A massive fossilized tooth discovered in a California preserve is giving scientists a rare glimpse into the Ice Age and the ...

Learn more about a fossilized mastodon tooth that was originally mistaken for an oddly shaped rock.

A person may experience a painless hole in a tooth, such as a molar, in the early stage of a cavity. Even though there is no pain, this still requires attention from a dentist to prevent further decay ...

A recent routine field survey in the Bay Area led to a rare and stunning prehistoric discovery of an intact tooth from the ice age.

The hardest substance in the human body, tooth enamel, has a major weakness—it can’t regrow. Science is working to fix that.

Rachael Link is a registered dietitian and health writer based in San Francisco. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Missouri and holds a master’s degree from New York ...