Author: Julian Thorne, DDS, MPH

The deep ocean holds secrets that still boggle the human mind, and among its most peculiar inhabitants is the goblin shark, Mitsukurina owstoni.

Often taken for granted, that watery fluid in our mouths does a whole lot more than just keep things moist. Saliva, or spit as it’

Incredibly, the structures we often take for granted, our teeth, are far more complex than simple white blocks for chewing. Each tooth is a sophisticated

You’ve probably heard it whispered, maybe even from a well-meaning relative: “Oh, a little blood when you brush? That’

Dealing with a cavity often means getting a dental filling. It sounds straightforward, but walk into any dental discussion, and you’

Many of us have a deeply ingrained habit, a ritual almost, that follows every tooth brushing session. You’ve meticulously brushed for those recommended

When a tooth is removed, it sets in motion a cascade of biological events that significantly reshape the local bone and soft tissue architecture.

Many people hold the belief that losing teeth is an unavoidable part of growing older, a natural consequence of the aging process much like developing

Most of us have the routine down pat: brush twice a day, floss (well, maybe we aim to floss daily), and perhaps a swish of mouthwash. We spend precious