New studies shed light on ancient creatures' dental structure and wear -- and how these unique characteristics helped them live and adapt to their environments. A trio of published studies have ...

The morphology of an animal's teeth often reflects its diet. A well-known example of a mammal that feeds in the water is the crabeater seal (Lobodon carcinophaga), which consumes large amounts of ...

Dr. Chan also notes that dental implants do not depend on neighboring teeth for support. The HelloNation article explains ...

Post and core is a dental restoration treatment that’s sometimes performed after a root canal. When a significant portion of a tooth’s structure is removed, a post and core can help keep a dental ...

Teeth can tell us a lot about the evolution of prehistoric humans, and our latest study of one of our species' close relatives may finally resolve a long-standing mystery. The genus Paranthropus is ...