Cornell researchers found that genetic variation in AMY1, a starch-digesting gene, alters oral bacteria composition, ...

It's common knowledge that sugar causes cavities, but new research provides evidence that—depending on your genetic ...

With no antibiotics or modern dentistry, persistent ear and tooth infections were the norm for Viking-era residents of modern day Sweden.

White spots in the mouth could be a sign you need better oral hygiene—or, something more serious. A spokesperson for the ...