Author: Julian Thorne, DDS, MPH

The mere thought of a dental drill can send shivers down the spine of many. That high-pitched whine, the sensation of vibration – it’

The journey of a dental patient, from the moment they consider making an appointment to the follow-up care after a procedure, is a landscape sculpted by

Tucked away beneath the gumline, a lesser-known yet vital component of our dental anatomy diligently performs its duties. This unsung hero is cementum

That unwelcome puff of air, the one that makes you subtly check your own breath or recoil slightly from someone else, is a near-universal experience.

Ever paused to consider the sheer variety of tongues in the animal kingdom? It’s a subject that often gets licked, so to speak, in favor of more

Imagine your mouth as the gateway to your body’s nourishment, a busy hub where the journey of digestion begins. At the very forefront of this operation

Losing a tooth, whether through an unexpected accident, decay, or other reasons, can feel like a significant event. For many, the immediate concern might

A glance into the mouth of a human versus that of our canine companions reveals a fascinating story of evolution, diet, and lifestyle, all etched into

Ever paused to think about the intricate construction of the world around us? Not just the grand, sweeping vistas, but the smaller, often overlooked details.

The intricate world within our mouths relies heavily on a silent hero: collagen. This most abundant protein in the human body isn’