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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A white tooth located in a pink circle-shaped mass.

NU research could help predict peoples’ future dental health

January 26, 2023

Dental caries, or tooth decay, is the most widespread noncommunicable disease worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than $45 billion is lost in productivity in...

Northwestern study shows minerals in beaver teeth could provide insight on tooth decay

February 18, 2015

Beavers have a pigmented enamel containing iron built into the chemical structure of their teeth that could provide insight into understanding human tooth decay, according to a new Northwestern study. McCormick...

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