#Dentistry

A Neanderthal tooth discovered in Siberia suggests ancient humans may have performed complex dental procedures long before modern civilisation.

A 59,000-year-old Neanderthal molar contains evidence of a cavity removal procedure, offering fresh insight into these early humans' intelligence.

Scientists at McGill University have uncovered a hidden molecular “switch” that turns on a powerful calorie-burning system in brown fat — the body’s heat-generating fat linked to metabolism and weight control.…

Scientists have uncovered a surprising way to influence the bacteria living in our mouths — not by killing them, but by interrupting how they “talk” to each other.…

A gold-wire dental repair found in Scotland suggests wealthy patients could get early bridge-like treatments centuries ago.

The sophisticated dental ligature dates to the late Middle Ages and is made of 20-carat gold.

Scientists have developed a new way to fight gum disease without wiping out the mouth’s helpful bacteria—a major shift from traditional treatments.…