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

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

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

Proper chewing may lower blood sugar in people with diabetes

The ability to chew properly may improve blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, a new study shows.

Cory Nealon-Buffalo • futurity
May 10, 2023 ~6 min

Wooly mammoth tusks show rivals sparked raging aggression

When confronted with a rival, male wooly mammoths experienced musth, a testosterone-driven episode of extreme aggression.

Jim Erickson-Michigan • futurity
May 5, 2023 ~9 min


Diabetes and tooth loss speed up cognitive decline

A growing connection among diabetes, tooth loss, and dementia highlights the importance of dental care and diabetes management as you age.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
March 13, 2023 ~6 min

Stone tools and molars are a hominin mystery

"The fact that these tools are associated with Paranthropus may force us to rethink the capabilities of these enigmatic hominins."

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
Feb. 15, 2023 ~6 min

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