Scientists say a tooth discovered in a Russian cave has provided the oldest evidence of "complex" dental care.

(CNN) — Two teeth from a man who lived approximately 4,000 years ago have been discovered to have an abundance of bacteria that primarily cause tooth decay and gum disease. The rare find could ...

Researchers at Fraunhofer say they have developed a microbiome-friendly approach that targets harmful periodontal bacteria ...

Tiny teeth tattoos are being fashioned to detect harmful bacteria in the human body and diagnose illnesses. Researchers at Princeton University, led by Michael McAlpine, have been developing this ...