Blackhawks’ Versteeg Loses Tooth in Game against Colorado Avalanche
Broken teeth are not uncommon in professional hockey. In fact, sometimes, as Blackhawks forward Kris Versteeg learned in a recent game against the Colorado Avalanche, suffering a broken tooth doesn't...
Researchers Examine New Materials for Dental Implants
Dental implants are one of the great innovations of modern dentistry, and they are the most durable, comfortable and natural-looking solution for replacing missing teeth. But that doesn’t mean experts...
When Teeth Are Damaged
Pro-athletes are excellent examples of what not to do when you damage a tooth. The Brooklyn Nets power forward, Reggie Evans’ live TV demonstration last year showed the world (and...
The Dangers of Missing Teeth
It’s normal for us to lose teeth when we are kids. They fall out naturally and are replaced by our adult teeth later in our development. However, when you lose...
Reggie Evans: Ruthless and Toothless
Recently, Reggie Evans, an NBA player known for down and dirty antics on the court did something you only usually see in sports like hockey or bare-knuckle boxing. Evans was...
Dental Stem Cell Banking
Stem cell research has been very controversial since it's inception, but advances in the technology are making it more acceptable to the public. In 2000 researchers at the National Institute...