Microbes can form ‘superorganisms’ that take over teeth
Bacteria and fungi can join forces to form “superorganisms” that sprout “limbs” to walk and leap across teeth, researchers have discovered.
This reptile’s odd chompers clarify life after mass extinction
An extinct reptile’s oddly shaped chompers and bones suggest some creatures and plants bounced back quickly after a mass extinction.
People who get periodontal care fare better after heart attack
People who had heart attacks and had received periodontal maintenance care had the shortest length of stay in the hospital, and more follow-up visits.
Sawfish fossils hold clues to origin of teeth
Scientists have debated whether the evolution of teeth occurred outside-in or inside-out. Sawfish fossils may hold the answer.
Pulled tooth? Non-opioid drug combo may offer pain relief
A new study offers a promising alternative to opioids for pain relief after a getting a tooth pulled. The work could help reduce opioid abuse.
Could treating gum disease slow Alzheimer’s?
A new study suggests that untreated or poorly treated gum disease could exacerbate symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
Could treating gum disease slow Alzheimer’s?
A new study suggests that untreated or poorly treated gum disease could exacerbate symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
Swarms of tiny robots could one day floss your teeth
A shapeshifting swarm of tiny robots could one day brush, rinse, and floss your teeth, say researchers.
Swarms of tiny robots could one day floss your teeth
A shapeshifting swarm of tiny robots could one day brush, rinse, and floss your teeth, say researchers.
Evolutionary split of brown bears and polar bears is complex
Rather than simple splitting events, the evolution of polar bears and brown bears are like those of humans, a tangled story of divergence and interbreeding.