Students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Dental Medicine are learning head and neck anatomy and its relation to the oral cavity through the use of specially preserved, or ...

Teeth contribute to the important functions of food mastication, swallowing, digestion, speech, and aesthetics in humans. Each tooth component serves a specific purpose. The development of human teeth ...

A new 3D visualization system developed in Scotland has the potential to revolutionize dental and medical training. The 3D Digital Head and Neck, developed at the Glasgow School of Art and unveiled ...

The nasopalatine canal, also known as the incisive canal, is a vital anatomical structure within the anterior maxilla, serving as a conduit between the nasal and oral cavities. It houses important ...

It can be easy to take our teeth for granted until something goes wrong. Our teeth play a major role in our ability to eat and digest food, and can affect our overall health. Adults typically have 32 ...

A root canal is a dental procedure that gets rid of damage in your tooth’s roots while preserving your natural tooth. Root canals become necessary when infection or inflammation develops in the soft ...

Craze lines are small vertical cracks in the enamel of your teeth. They aren’t painful, but they can be unsightly.‌ Craze lines aren’t usually a health problem. But what causes them might be. Dentin.

Molars play a critical role in chewing, but they are also the teeth most likely to develop cavities. Their deep grooves and ...