AT A CLINIC at the University of California, San Francisco, dentists in training hone their "drill-and-fill" skills for treating patients with cavities. But in a lab across the hall from the clinic, a ...

Researchers have developed a new way to grow mineralized materials which could regenerate hard tissues such as dental enamel and bone. Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a ...

Dentin or dentine is a layer of material that lies immediately underneath the enamel of the tooth. It is one of the four major components of the tooth which comprises: The outer hard enamel The dentin ...

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 ...

Teeth contribute to the important functions of food mastication, swallowing, digestion, speech, and aesthetics in humans. Each tooth component serves a specific purpose. The development of human teeth ...

Bleaching with 10% carbamide peroxide does not increase the susceptibility of enamel to erosive and abrasive wear, according to a new study (Journal of the American Dental Association, May 2010, Vol.

Here's what causes tooth sensitivity and what you can do about it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. For people with tooth ...