Researchers have identified genes linked to tooth size and shape, including one likely inherited from our long-lost cousins.

Metal dental fillings leak mercury if they are exposed to a new powerful type of medical scan, scientists have found. They studied the effect of ultra-high-strength MRI - the latest in scanning ...

"It's like a CAT-scan machine specifically made for dental and maxillofacial structures," says Richard Weems, D.M.D., M.S., who directs the maxillofacial imaging program at the dental school. "It ...

According to UK dental associations, 3D scans and DIY teeth moulds used in remote orthodontics are not sufficient for approving aligners. "You want to create a beautiful smile, but you also want ...

Genetic variants that determine the shape of your teeth -- including a gene inherited from Neanderthals -- have been identified by a team of researchers.