Teeth

The Top 5 Dental Clinics in Turkey for 2026

FEBRUARY 3, 2026|ByHANNAH SCHWARTZ

MACCABIDENT’S DR. Doron Haim: Anxiety alters hormonal regulation, which can affect how and when teeth emerge.

War trauma can hinder development of children's teeth, study finds

A study conducted by the Maccabident Research Institute found that ongoing national security tensions led to significant changes in the dental and skeletal development of children and teens.

JANUARY 31, 2026|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

Israeli police officers pay their respects outside of the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute, as the body of last Israeli hostage arrives in Tel Aviv on January 26, 2026.

How Israel used forensic dental findings to identify last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili - explainer

The method relies on a unique dental structure, past imaging, and existing dental records. It enables an initial determination within a short time, even under harsh conditions.

JANUARY 27, 2026|ByDR. ITAY GAL

An oral rehabilitation specialist explains mouth with water after brushing? An oral rehabilitation specialist explains where your mistakes are and how to do it correctly

A dentist explains: This is the critical mistake everyone makes in their morning brushing

Do you brush your teeth after coffee? Scrub hard and rinse your mouth with water after brushing? An oral rehabilitation specialist explains where your mistakes are and how to do it correctly.

DECEMBER 7, 2025|ByDR. HELENA ZELIKMAN

Teeth dyed in deadly poisonous cinnabar: The Red Princess of the Silk had a mercury-laden smile

Researchers suggest the use of cinnabar had a religious, decorative, or medical function.

MARCH 4, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The Red Princess of the Silk Road had a mercury-laden smile: a Han dynasty woman found with cinnabar-dyed teeth.

Advanced dentistry from Tel Aviv to Netivot: At Smart Dental, all experts are under one roof

Avigail Hayon dreamed of establishing an advanced dental clinic in her hometown of Netivot. This is how she founded Smart Dental.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025ByIN COLLABORATION WITH SMART DENTAL

Flossing teeth linked to lower stroke risk, study finds

Dr. Souvik Sen: "Flossing may reduce stroke risk by lowering oral infections and inflammation and encouraging other healthy habits."

FEBRUARY 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Flossing teeth linked to lower stroke risk, study finds. Illustration.

Ultra-processed foods cause dental deformities in young children, study finds

Dr. Laura Marques Martinez: "Chewing solid and fibrous foods exercises the jaws, helping to prevent issues like malocclusion and deficiencies in the size and shape of dental arches."

JANUARY 22, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Ultra-processed foods cause dental deformities in young children, study finds. Illustration.

Do you have Neanderthal teeth? Study shows how neanderthal genes shape modern human mouths

At least one gene believed to have been inherited due to interbreeding with ancient humans.

DECEMBER 26, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Study shows how neanderthal genes shape modern human mouths.

GumAktiv Reviews: My Honest Results! Real Stronger Teeth and Gums or Side Effect Complaints?

NOVEMBER 18, 2024ByPR

How Yahya Sinwar was identified from a medical perspective - Explainer

Oral and orthodontic specialists confirm that the jaw structure of the body discovered in the Gaza ruins matches Sinwar’s distinctive dental features.

OCTOBER 17, 2024ByDR. ITAY GAL