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Researchers in Egypt have found a 30-million-year-old skull of Bastetodon, revealing a powerful predator (Hyaenodonta).

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Anti-fluoridation activists gain powerful allies in Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and a court win against the EPA, to the dismay of public health leaders.

It's good news for anyone with dentures. Because dentists could grow human teeth within the next 20 years, experts predict.

Ancient DNA is telling us more and more about humans and environments long past. Could it also help rescue the future?

As technology advances, the future of cosmetic dentistry looks promising. Innovations such as 3D printing, digital smile ...

Adjusting to dentures can be challenging if this is your first time using them, especially if it is the first time ever.