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A Neanderthal in Russia may have drilled their own decayed tooth 59,000 years ago to stop the pain, making it the oldest evidence of dentistry in human history. The discovery suggests our ancient cousins were smarter and braver than we once thought.
Scientists discovered evidence of deliberate dental surgery on a 59,000-year-old Neanderthal tooth from Siberia, pushing back the origins of invasive dentistry by over 40,000 years. The finding suggests our ancient cousins were far more sophisticated than we thought.
Army Veteran Anthony DiPrima avoided smiling for decades after losing all his teeth at 19. Now, thanks to cutting-edge VA dental technology, he's the life of the party again.
Scientists discovered a 60,000-year-old tooth from Siberia showing evidence that Neanderthals performed dental surgery using stone tools as drills. This rewrites what we thought we knew about ancient medical care and human ingenuity.
A medieval Scotsman underwent remarkable dental work 500 years ago, receiving a gold wire bridge that held a replacement tooth in place. The discovery shows people have cared about their smiles for centuries.
Scientists at NYU College of Dentistry discovered a treatment that could help oral cancer patients manage severe pain without building up dangerous tolerance to opioids. The breakthrough uses existing FDA-approved drugs already on the market.
Three College of the Ozarks graduates just earned scholarships to continue their healthcare education, thanks to a 16-year legacy honoring an exceptional student and athlete. The awards support promising students pursuing advanced degrees in nursing, physician assistant studies, and dentistry.
A Singapore preschool health program used tele-dentistry to help low-income families get their kids dental care, and follow-through jumped from 13% to 58%. The secret wasn't just technology but combining it with personal support from teachers and health workers who know each family.
Loyola Marymount University's Academic Community of Excellence celebrated 22 years of launching students into top graduate programs, with two recent alumni now studying medicine and dentistry at UCLA. The program honored graduating seniors and welcomed 20 new scholars committed to pursuing advanced degrees.
Scientists discovered that Neanderthals drilled into an infected tooth 60,000 years ago, making them the first known dentists in history. This ancient procedure happened tens of thousands of years before early humans attempted similar dental work.
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Scientists discovered a 59,000-year-old tooth that shows Neanderthals deliberately drilled into cavities to relieve pain, pushing back evidence of dentistry by 45,000 years. The patient continued using the tooth for years after the procedure, proving our ancient cousins were far more sophisticated than we thought.
A Japanese pharmaceutical company has raised $5.3 million to advance human trials of a groundbreaking drug that could regrow living teeth. If successful, the treatment could replace dentures and implants with natural teeth grown from your own tissue.
A young spotted hyena at an Australian safari park now sports a custom gold crown after dental surgery restored his ability to chew bones. The innovative procedure helped Jabali overcome jaw deformities from an early-life injury.
Researchers discovered how a protein called SLIT3 helps brown fat build the blood vessels and nerves it needs to burn calories effectively. This breakthrough could lead to obesity treatments that increase energy burning instead of just reducing appetite.
A veterinarian refused to euthanize a puppy with a painful overbite and instead brought him home, performed surgery, and gave him a life full of adventures. Remy now enjoys camping trips, beach runs, and brunch dates with his new dad.
Two Loudoun County high school seniors just earned $40,000 scholarships to pursue their dreams at Virginia universities. The awards recognize their exceptional community service and academic achievement.
A grassroots organization in San Miguel de Allende is reviewing 314 applications from young Mexicans who want to attend university but can't afford it. The program has already helped 338 students graduate with an 83% success rate in a country where only 26% of university students finish their degrees.
Dr. Shanthi Tummala left a comfortable dental practice after seeing a waste picker lose a finger sorting unsegregated garbage. She taught 100,000 Bengaluru residents to separate their waste, achieving 90% compliance. #
The U.S. women's curling team just pulled off something that's never happened before at the Olympics. They defeated perennial powerhouse Canada 9-8, breaking a streak that's lasted since curling joined the Winter Games in 1998.
When civil war destroyed her solar-powered food preservation factory, Alaa Hamadto didn't flee for good. Five months after escaping to Cairo, she drove back through active combat zones to rebuild, inspiring business owners across Sudan to do the same.
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