Neanderthals may have drilled out a cavity 59,000 years ago

Scientists dug up a Paleolithic tooth that shows signs that these hominins may have been capable of executing a precise ...

This may be the earliest evidence of Neanderthal ‘dentists’

A hole drilled into a 60,000-year-old molar suggests that Neanderthals practiced complex dental care long before modern ...
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Neanderthals used rhinoceros teeth as hammers to sculpt stone tools: Study

A new study has revealed another remarkable aspect of Neanderthal behavior: they not only ...
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Scanning electron microscope reveals 'tooth worms'

Scanning electron microscope image of wormlike structures 'growing' from dental tubules deep inside a molar. Image courtesy of University of Maryland, Baltimore. Inside a human tooth, more than 50 ...
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Stem cells discovered that help teeth anchor themselves in bone

Scientists have discovered the stem cells, CXCL12, that anchor teeth to the bone, opening up new possibilities for ...
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Dental plaque under the microscope: what’s really on your teeth!

Ever wondered what dental plaque really looks like up close? This microscope view reveals what builds up on your teeth and why flossing and oral hygiene are so important for a healthy smile. #Science ...