IN a recent review in NATURE (Vol. 121, p. 325; 1928) on the influence of diet upon the teeth, reference was made to the work of M. Mellanby and her collaborators on the effect of diet on the ...

A study finds an early mammaliaform displaying tooth anatomy that gives insight into the development of structures such as complex molars and multiple roots. One evolutionary milestone in the ...

I'm a progressive dentist. However, when it comes to preserving tooth structure, I'm a conservative guy. With 24 years of practice and thousands of restorations under my belt, I've learned that the ...

A new study has revealed a chain mail-like woven microstructure that gives parrotfish teeth their remarkable ability to chomp on coral all day long - the structure could serve as a blueprint for ...