Researchers have developed a teeth-whitening powder that works with the vibrations of an electric toothbrush to safely remove ...

Pediatric dental research has increasingly focused on enamel defects and developmental dental anomalies due to their high prevalence and far-reaching ...

The human tooth is protected by enamel of 1–2 mm thickness that is composed of hydroxyapatite (Ca 10 (PO 4) 6 (OH) 2) crystals. In early caries lesions, acid-forming bacteria cause microscopic damage ...

An innovative gel that forms a layer over teeth and then recruits calcium and phosphate ions from saliva to build new enamel has the potential to change dental treatment. To date, we don't have any ...

Amino acids have been discovered in 48-million-year-old fossil teeth, revealing new insights into ancient life and evolution ...

You may already know that once lost, tooth enamel cannot be replaced. However, you may not know that using a remineralizing toothpaste can increase the mineral content of existing tooth enamel.

Eating candy is a fun indulgence, but having a dentist drill holes in your teeth is a recipe for pain. Unfortunately, eating a lot of sweets may be an express ticket to the dentist’s chair, because ...

Tooth enamel is the strongest material in the human body, yet it cannot regrow once lost. This thin, protective outer layer shields the teeth from acids, bacteria, and wear. When enamel erodes, the ...

We can learn a great deal about the lives and social structures of civilizations thousands of years ago by studying what they ...