This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. The first creatures to evolve teeth didn't have jaws. Many scientists believe these ancient fish developed the ...

Baby teeth play an important role in both a child’s development and health. Research also suggests that they may reveal ...

Despite extensive research on the molecular regulation of early tooth development, little is known about the cellular mechanisms driving morphogenesis prior to enamel knot formation. In a recent study ...

Researchers have discovered an association between local dental anesthesia given to children ages two to six and evidence of missing lower wisdom teeth. The results of this epidemiological study ...

Could wisdom teeth be a problem of the past? Researchers have found that young children who got shots of anesthetic for dental work sometimes never grow lower wisdom teeth when they are older. The ...