According to posts circulating online, an image depicts X-rays of a person with hyperdontia, a condition characterized by ...

Spotted ratfish, or “ghost sharks,” have forehead teeth that help them grasp onto mates. It’s the first time teeth have been found outside of a mouth.

The discovery is exciting because it broadens previous ideas that teeth are mainly used for eating, says researcher Karly ...

Piranhas, notorious for sharp teeth and powerful bites, are specialized freshwater predators. Their anatomy and feeding ...

For dental professionals, managing root caries means mastering risk assessment, patient education, and new tools like silver ...

About 95 million years ago, a juvenile crocodyliform nicknamed Elton lived in what is now southwest Montana at the edge of ...

Laertis Ikonomou, PhD, associate professor of oral biology, is the principal investigator of a two-year, $435,167 R21 grant ...

Using scanning electron microscopy, researchers analyzed the way teeth changed over time in more acidic conditions. They ...

Oral health, including both teeth and gums, could also be important for heart health by preventing arterial thickening.

The Komodo dragon and the crocodile, apex predators in their respective domains, showcase remarkable evolutionary adaptations ...

In the depths of the abyss, an evolutionary mystery has just been solved by biologists. The spotted ratfish, a deep-sea chimera, possesses a unique dental structure... on its forehead!