New research shows that dentine, the inner layer of teeth that transmits sensory information to nerves inside the pulp, first evolved as sensory tissue in the armored exoskeletons of ancient fish.

As the popularity of weight-loss drugs surges, a new concern is emerging: “Ozempic teeth.” The term refers to a range of dental issues users have reportedly been experiencing — such as dry mouth, bad ...

Ever wondered why our teeth are so sensitive to pain or even just cold drinks? It might be because they first evolved for a ...

Teeth are good for chewing and biting, but they are also sensitive – and that may have been their original function hundreds ...

Anyone who has ever squirmed through a dental cleaning can tell you how sensitive teeth can be. This sensitivity gives important feedback about temperature, pressure—and yes, pain—as we bite and chew ...

Dental care is key to overall health. But for low- and moderate-income earners without health insurance, it can be easily overlooked. Dr. Raj Khanuja is helping patients maintain oral health by ...

WILKES-BARRE TWP. — Since 2013, the MOM-n-PA free dental clinic has moved around Pennsylvania, providing critical health care to patients in every corner of the commonwealth. And now ...

Gargano now offers free dental care to veterans. “We really fight tooth and nail here to create access to care for our patients,” said Gargano. One of those patients is Army veteran Clifford ...

Delivered by mobile teams of dedicated oral health clinicians who travel across the state in bright orange vans, the program provides free check-ups and follow up care, x-rays, teeth cleaning, ...