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A newly developed biomaterial derived from natural and pharmaceutical components is showing promise as a potential treatment for periodontitis.

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The world’s first dentist was a Neanderthal, according to a recent study. 59,000 years ago in what’s now southwestern Siberia, a Neanderthal had a toothache. It must have been a doozy because they ...

Molar found in Siberia features deep hole that appears to show earliest known evidence of dental treatment Neanderthals used stone drills to treat cavities almost 60,000 years ago in what is the ...

You can relieve wisdom tooth pain with home remedies like saltwater rinses and peppermint tea. Over-the-counter medicines like ibuprofen and acetaminophen can help reduce pain. Extraction of the ...