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When they cause problems, wisdom teeth don't seem very smart. But they may have been evolution's answer to a coarse diet.
Puppies and kittens are born without teeth, but by around two months of age they have a full set of baby teeth.
If an undocumented migrant is a minor or an adult can have far-reaching implications. A forensic anthropologist explains why relying solely on dental X-rays to determine age doesn't work.
Prehistoric humans and their predecessors may have had a very different diet but their teeth suffered in similar ways to ours.
Thousands of North Americans travel to Mexico to eat, drink, shop and get cheap and fast dental care. Meanwhile, local populations suffer racism, poor working conditions and inadequate health care.
From cheap prosthetic arms for landmine victims in Sudan to the promise of surgery on astronauts in space — 3D printing is sparking a healthcare revolution.
Nicholas, aged 6, was watching TV one day when his tooth fell out. He noticed that the bottom edge of the tooth was very spiky. Now he wants to know why.
Anthropologists gather clues about how our ancient ancestors lived from their teeth. What will future anthropologists make of us based on the fossilized pearly whites we'll leave behind?
It can take decades, but investigating one thing can revolutionise our understanding of another.
Oral health care is safe and important for women who would like to be pregnant and for those who are.
We know all about World War I's terrible conditions, tactics, tear gas. But what about the teeth?
People ending up in hospital for diabetes, tooth decay, or other conditions that should be treatable or manageable out of hospital is a warning sign of system failure.
The absence of comprehensive dental care exacts a toll on millions of Americans in terms of poor health, pain and the social stigma associated with bad teeth.
Dental implants are seen as the answer to tooth loss, but new smiles aren't always what they're cracked up to be.
Holistic dentistry claims to promote overall wellness rather than simply treating disease. But the lack of evidence for the alternative therapies underpinning it are cause for concern.
An Aussie smile is an instant indicator of socioeconomic status, employability and self-esteem. It’s also a predictor of physical health. So it’s shocking that Australians’ dental health has not improved…
What if, after several years of studying in an intense degree program, you graduate only to find no jobs within your field? Since 2012, public universities have been allowed to determine the number of…
Researchers from University of Sydney have helped uncover imprints left in teeth by dietary changes from maternal milk to…
Data released recently by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare show the number of dentists has increased by 24% in the five years to 2011. There are now around 12,700 dentists in Australia, with…
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Professor, Chair of Population Oral Health + Head of School, Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne
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Professor, Centre for Health Policy, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Menzies Centre for Health Policy, University of Sydney
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Professor and Director of the Colgate Australian Clinical Dental Research Centre, University of Adelaide
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Stephen Duckett is a Friend of The Conversation.
Director, Health Program, Grattan Institute
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Associate Professor, University of Melbourne
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Professor of Sociology, Suffolk University
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Senior Lecturer, Public health dentistry, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Periodontology and Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, University of Birmingham
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Associate Professor of Dental Medicine, Tufts University
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Teacher and Researcher, University of Essex
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Professor of Anthropology, The Ohio State University
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Professor of Enzymology, University of Dundee
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Professor of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Melbourne
