Prehistoric ‘saber-tooth salmon’ gets a new name

A giant prehistoric salmon, the largest to ever exist, had spiky tusk-like teeth that protruded straight out of the side of its skull.

Molly Blanchett-U. Oregon • futurity
April 25, 2024 ~6 min

Horses lived in the Americas for millions of years – new research helps paleontologists understand the fossils we’ve found and those that are missing from the record

Horse fossils are abundant and widespread across North America. Scientists often use their long history to illustrate how species evolve in response to a changing environment.

Bruce J. MacFadden, Distinguished Professor and Director of Thompson Earth Systems Institute (TESI), University of Florida • conversation
March 27, 2024 ~9 min


Artificial intelligence can help straighten teeth

"Our simulation is able to let an orthodontist know where braces should and shouldn't exert pressure to straighten teeth."

Michael Skov Jensen-Copenhagen • futurity
March 26, 2024 ~9 min

Your oral health is connected to your mortality

"Our study findings suggest that people who don't see a dentist may have negative outcomes in terms of mortality."

Tufts University • futurity
March 18, 2024 ~5 min

Cheap liquid prevents kids’ cavities

When tested in a school program, a liquid called silver diamine fluoride worked as well as dental sealants to protect against cavities.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
March 5, 2024 ~6 min

How brushing your teeth can protect against infections

An expert explains how brushing your teeth isn't just good for your oral health. It can also help prevent infections, including pneumonia.

Yale • futurity
Jan. 22, 2024 ~4 min

Saving lives in the ICU: Clean teeth

Brigham and Women’s study suggests daily use of a toothbrush lowers risk of hospital-acquired pneumonia, intensive-care mortality.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Dec. 19, 2023 ~3 min

Why do people have wisdom teeth?

Two dental experts explain that these furthest-back molars may be a not-so-necessary leftover from early human evolution.

Seth M. Weinberg, Professor of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences and Human Genetics, University of Pittsburgh • conversation
Dec. 11, 2023 ~6 min


UK ‘sugar tax’ linked to fall in child hospital admissions for tooth extraction

The UK soft drinks industry levy introduced in 2018 may have saved more than 5,500 hospital admissions for tooth extractions, according to an analysis by

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Nov. 15, 2023 ~4 min

You might be flossing your teeth all wrong

"Flossing is beyond just putting a piece of floss between your teeth to get a piece of food out."

Helene Ragovin-Tufts • futurity
Sept. 20, 2023 ~7 min

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