Author: Julian Thorne, DDS, MPH

It’s a familiar scene: someone finishes a meal, and out comes a toothpick. Whether it’s a simple wooden sliver or a more modern plastic pick, it’s often

The arrival of wisdom teeth, those rearmost molars that typically barge their way into our mouths in late adolescence or early adulthood, is a near-universal

The intricate social lives of primates are a constant source of fascination, and few behaviors are as emblematic of their complex relationships as social grooming.

A smile. It’s a universal language, a beacon of warmth, and often, the first thing we notice about someone. But what exactly makes a smile captivating

Imagine carrying around two enormously overgrown teeth, essential for nearly every aspect of your daily life. For elephants, this isn’

Ever tried describing a tiny, specific spot on a complex three-dimensional object without a shared vocabulary? Imagine that object is a human tooth, nestled

The world of reptiles is filled with marvels, but few are as consistently astonishing as the crocodilians – the group encompassing crocodiles, alligators

Ever wondered how a shark can effortlessly tear through prey, a cow can grind tough grasses all day, or a beaver can fell a tree with its teeth?

Ever wondered why your own smile sports such a variety of tooth shapes, from the sharp slicers at the front to the broad grinders at the back?