Irish Famine victims were heavy smokers which caused badly rotten teeth, researchers from the University of Otago and Queen's University Belfast, in Ireland, have discovered. The research was carried ...

New research has found that smoking was rampant among Irish during the time of the famine, and the majority of adults had rotten teeth due to the habit. A study carried out by leading bioarchaeologist ...

Dental restorations can restore the natural appearance of a tooth by repairing decay (cavities), cracks, and other damage. There isn’t a single option for restoration. For example, crowns and onlays ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Recent studies have found that dental health is associated with overall health and life expectancy. Decayed teeth and oral frailty (which includes ...

Ankur Singh receives funding from Australian Research Council DECRA Award and the Chair of Lifespan Oral Health position at the University of Sydney is funded by the Rosebrook Foundation. When your ...