Scientists think Neanderthal children may have had faster growth rates because larger bodies tend to retain heat more ...

The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) has announced Vivek Thumbigere Math as the 2026 recipient of the AADOCR William B. Clark Fellowship.

The identity of a mysterious artifact found in Devon almost 160 years ago has finally been revealed. New research has identified it as a pendant made from the tooth of a gray seal, which would have ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2022. Q: The veterinarian says my cat has tooth resorption, so I made an ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A concerned cat owner has turned to social media for advice after noticing something unusual about her cat's mouth. The ...

Devon and Cornwall Police said the tooth would be examined by archaeologists in due course A human tooth found in a garden is to be examined by archaeologists, police have said. Devon and Cornwall ...

Like humans, cats can be prone to a range of dental health conditions, such as tooth resorption and periodontal disease. Prevention techniques include daily brushing at home and regular professional ...

Dental issues are extremely common in pets, and they often cause significant pain. However, most pets show few to no outward signs, and their discomfort can go unnoticed even as it affects their ...

Teeth help animals bite and chew food. Meat-eating carnivores tend to have sharp teeth to sink into their prey, while herbivores tend to have flatter teeth to grind down their plant-based meals. Some ...

Recent studies have found that dental health is associated with overall health and life expectancy. Decayed teeth and oral frailty (which includes symptoms such as dry mouth and difficulty chewing) ...

On New Year’s Day, Texas resident Sue Calhoun bit into a Milky Way bar and felt something hard that clearly wasn’t candy. Inside the chocolate was a human tooth with a silver filling, baked directly ...