Dental News & Trends

Hunter-Gatherer Betel Nut Teeth: What Ancient Drug Use Reveals About Your Enamel Today

Hunter-Gatherer Betel Nut Teeth: What Ancient Drug Use Reveals About Your Enamel Today

September 17, 2026

Ancient teeth reveal humans chewed betel nut 25,000 years ago. Here’s what that discovery teaches us about enamel damage, staining, and protecting your teeth

Brock Lesnar’s Teeth: What His Smile Teaches You About Dental Trauma and Sports Injuries

Brock Lesnar’s Teeth: What His Smile Teaches You About Dental Trauma and Sports Injuries

September 9, 2026

Brock Lesnar’s noticeably damaged teeth have sparked a lot of search curiosity. Here’s what his smile actually teaches you about sports dental trauma and

Jack Hughes’s Toothless Smile: 8 Myths vs. Facts About Knocked-Out and Missing Teeth in Sports

Jack Hughes’s Toothless Smile: 8 Myths vs. Facts About Knocked-Out and Missing Teeth in Sports

August 5, 2026

Jack Hughes’s gap-toothed smile has hockey fans talking. Here’s what’s actually true about knocked-out teeth, replanting, and protecting your smile in sports.

New Gel That Regrows Tooth Enamel: 6 Things Patients Should Know

New Gel That Regrows Tooth Enamel: 6 Things Patients Should Know

July 29, 2026

Scientists developed a gel that may regrow tooth enamel. Here’s what the research actually shows, what it means for cavities, and what you can do right now.

Salivary Biomarkers: What Your Saliva Could Soon Tell Your Dentist

Salivary Biomarkers: What Your Saliva Could Soon Tell Your Dentist

July 21, 2026

Saliva may soon screen for gum disease, oral cancer, and more. Learn what salivary biomarkers are, what the ADA summit found, and what it means for your care.

Scientists Are Regrowing Human Teeth: 7 Things You Should Know About This Dental Breakthrough

Scientists Are Regrowing Human Teeth: 7 Things You Should Know About This Dental Breakthrough

July 19, 2026

Scientists may be close to regrowing human teeth for real. Here’s what the research actually shows, what it means for patients, and what to do about your