Scientists at the American Museum of Natural History investigated old specimens that had been at the museum for decades and ...

Homo naledi displays a puzzling mix of primitive and modern traits, making its place in the human family tree difficult to ...

This monkey focuses on brushing teeth like it is the most important task of the day. Calm, careful, and oddly professional for a daily routine.

You’re likely aware that brushing and flossing are essential for preventing plaque and tartar buildup, reducing the risk of periodontal (gum) disease. However, what might not be as widely known is the ...

For more than a century, filmmakers worldwide have brought vampires to life on screens big and small across hundreds of interpretations. While cinematic bloodsuckers have ranged from the ...

Brian T. Luong, DMD, is an orthodontist at Anaheim Hills Orthodontics and Santa Ana Orthodontics and Chief Dental Officer at Become Aligners. You should floss your teeth once a day to prevent cavities ...

Most adults have 32 teeth, including their wisdom teeth. Wisdom teeth are often removed, leaving most adults with 28 teeth. It is possible to have fewer than 32 teeth, depending on whether they all ...

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic, with photos by Michael Martin and China Wong / Getty Images Patrick Brown is quick with a smile. As such, it does not take long to see that Brown has ...

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 ...

David Avenetti receives funding from the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) and the Health Resources and Services Administration. Christina Nicholas ...