Jaws, not teeth, have changed, likely causing crooked smiles
2020-04-13
Human jaws today don’t look like those of our ancestors, which may be why so many people now have crowded or crooked teeth. Underdeveloped jaws
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Week in Review: COVID-19 talk from a pulmonologist | Lessons learned from an ancient tooth | Prepping the schedule for your return
2020-04-10
Dear DrBicuspid Member, As we approach and embrace one of the most sacred seasons of the year for so many religions, I hope you and
New children’s book focused on tooth fairy is available
2020-04-08
A new children’s book explores what happens once the tooth fairy picks up a tooth. The Tooth Queen follows the journey of the tooth fairy
Man sets mouth on fire during stunt at COVID-19 vigil
2020-04-08
A man accidentally set his mouth on fire while attempting a stunt during a vigil held in India on April 5 to show support for
Where dental patients are being hit the hardest financially by COVID-19
2020-04-07
The spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. has forced people across the nation to stay at home and embrace social distancing guidelines, pushing many businesses
One hygienist’s view on the future of dental hygiene
2020-04-07
Editor’s note: This is the first piece in a continuing series where we will be asking dental hygienists from across the country, at different stages
800,000-year-old tooth gives new details of human family tree
2020-04-06
Genetic information from an 800,000-year-old tooth has disproved the theory that Homo antecessor, a species that bore a mix of modern and ancient facial characteristics,
Mo. orthodontist dies from COVID-19 complications
2020-04-06
A 64-year-old orthodontist from Missouri died in the hospital on April 3 from COVID-19 complications, according to his obituary. The death of Steven J. Huber,
Tooth fairy, Easter Bunny deemed ‘essential workers’ in New Zealand
2020-04-06
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that the Easter Bunny and the tooth fairy are considered “essential workers” during the COVID-19 pandemic. In
BonaDent shifts from dental lab to face shield manufacturer
2020-04-05
BonaDent Dental Laboratories has shifted operations from its dental products business to the production of face shields, according to a report published April 3 by
Halsey shows off ring with tooth as centerpiece
2020-04-01
Singer-songwriter Halsey showed off a ring made with a human tooth on a March 28 Instagram story. The engagement-style ring featured a tooth in the
Podcast: Busting one of the biggest myths about pain control and COVID-19
2020-03-31
Tom Viola, RPh, can not only call himself dental’s pharmacology expert but also a survivor of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. Viola contracted the virus,
