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T. Rex's Killer Smile Revealed
March 18, 2012 — One of the most prominent features of life-size models of Tyrannosaurus rex is its fearsome array of flesh-ripping, bone-crushing teeth. New research shows that the T. rex’s front teeth gripped ... > full story -
Australian Saltwater Crocodiles Are World’s Most Powerful Biters
March 16, 2012 — Marine biologists have been pondering a particularly painful-sounding question: How hard do alligators and crocodiles bite? The answer is a bite force value of 3,700 pounds for a 17-foot saltwater ... > full story -
Some Mammals Used Highly Complex Teeth to Compete With Dinosaurs
March 14, 2012 — New research shows that at least one group of small mammals, the multituberculates, actually flourished in the last 20 million years of dinosaurs’ reign and survived their ... > full story -
Tiny Teeth of Long-Extinct Vertebrate – With Tips Only Two Micrometers Across -- Are Sharpest Dental Structures Ever
March 14, 2012 — The tiny teeth of a long-extinct vertebrate -- with tips only two micrometers across: one twentieth the width of a human hair -- are the sharpest dental structures ever measured, new research has ... > full story -
The Cutting Edge: Exploring the Efficiency of Bladed Tooth Shape
March 6, 2012 — Using a combination of guillotine-based experiments and cutting-edge computer modeling, researchers have explored the most efficient ways for teeth to slice food. Their results show just how ... > full story -
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Keep Smiling: Collagen Matrix Promotes Gum Healing Around Exposed Roots
March 5, 2012 — Receding gums often result in tooth sensitivity and can lead to decay of the root and persistent inflammation of the gum. New research demonstrates that a novel method using bovine collagen is able ... > full story -
Dental Pulp Stem Cells Transformed by 'Bad Breath’ Chemical
February 26, 2012 — Japanese scientists have found that the odorous compound responsible for halitosis – otherwise known as bad breath – is ideal for harvesting stem cells taken from human dental ... > full story -
Newly Identified Oral Bacterium Linked to Heart Disease and Meningitis
February 22, 2012 — A novel bacterium, thought to be a common inhabitant of the oral cavity, has the potential to cause serious disease if it enters the bloodstream, according to a new ... > full story -
In the Mouth, Smoking Zaps Healthy Bacteria
February 15, 2012 — According to a new study, smoking causes the body to turn against its own helpful bacteria, leaving smokers more vulnerable to ... > full story -
Blood from Periodontal Disease Can Be Used to Screen for Diabetes
February 13, 2012 — Oral blood samples drawn from deep pockets of periodontal inflammation can be used to measure hemoglobin A1c, an important gauge of a patient's diabetes status, a nursing-dental research team has ... > full story
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