BUFFALO, N.Y. — University at Buffalo oral biologist Hyuk-Jae (Edward) Kwon recently published a study examining how the gene KMT2D (also known as MLL4) affects the development of tooth enamel. The ...

Researchers have investigated the importance of the Notch pathway for the evolution of tooth morphology. Mutations in this signalling pathway can lead to defective structures in tooth enamel. Studies ...

A new vibration-activated whitening powder uses electric toothbrush motion to brighten teeth while repairing enamel and influencing oral bacteria. Tooth stains are not always a brushing problem. Some ...

Even with regular brushing, teeth can become stained from genetic factors or consuming foods and drinks like tomatoes and ...

Squirrels, beavers, and other rodents have orange-brown front teeth that may be key to developing oral care products that better protect human tooth enamel and ensure that restorations last longer.

Remineralization is a natural tooth repair process. Your body takes calcium and phosphate minerals from your saliva and deposits them in your enamel. Enamel is the protective outer layer of your teeth ...

Researchers have created a bioinspired gel that can regenerate tooth enamel by mimicking natural growth processes. The fluoride-free material forms a mineral-rich layer that restores enamel’s strength ...

Researchers at Zhengzhou University in China have made a significant breakthrough in dental health by developing a fluoride-free gel that can restore lost tooth enamel within a fortnight. This ...

The breakthrough could come to the aid of a problem affecting many worldwide and at a time when ingestible fluoride, a mineral that makes tooth enamel stronger, is under question in the United States.

Teeth whitening refers to a variety of processes that aim to make someone’s natural teeth appear brighter and whiter. Teeth whitening methods include sanding down stains, bleaching, ultraviolet (UV) ...