What is the chemical formula of zirconium dioxide?
Brain of the Week – Chemistry
05/13/2026
Category: Why Science Matters
04/30/2026
What did the romans use to bleach their teeth?
Brain of the Week – History
04/16/2026
When did the mass production of low-cost toothbrushes begin?
Brain of the Week – History
03/24/2026
Which bacteria form caries-causing acids?
Brain of the Week – Chemistry
03/19/2026
Where was the toothbrush invented?
Brain of the Week – History
03/05/2026
In Mexico, people don’t believe in the “tooth fairy”, but in…
Brain of the Week – Fun Facts
02/19/2026
Which substance was used as “toothpaste” in the Middle Ages?
Brain of the Week – History
02/05/2026
What acid attacks the teeth?
Brain of the Week – Chemistry
01/22/2026
Which actor got rid of four teeth to get a role?
Brain of the Week – Fun Facts
01/08/2026
Which dental scheme was used regularly in the past and is now considered unusual?
Brain of the Week – History
12/11/2025
Which component of non-precious metal alloys increases ductility?
Brain of the Week – Chemistry
11/27/2025
What colour are teeth dyed in Japan when Ohaguro is applied?
Brain of the Week – History
11/13/2025
What is the average length of an upper incisor? (in mm)
Brain of the Week – Estimate
10/30/2025
Which component of non-precious metal alloys increases strength?
Brain of the Week – Chemistry
10/16/2025
When will the first removable braces be introduced?
Brain of the Week – History
10/02/2025
Why is chewing gum recommended for dental care?
Brain of the Week – Fun Facts
09/17/2025
Who wrote the reference book “Le chirurgien dentiste” from 1728?
Brain of the Week – History
09/03/2025
Which substance is not one of the three hard substances of the tooth?
Brain of the Week – Chemistry
08/20/2025
Who was certain that the first teeth were formed from milk?
Brain of the Week – Fun Facts
08/07/2025
What is the average length of an upper jaw 5? (in mm)
Brain of the Week – Estimate
07/21/2025
The importance of radiopacity in dental adhesives
Radiolucency under an existing restoration can lead to misdiagnosis. Help cut down on unnecessary restorative rework by choosing a radiopaque…
07/14/2025
What’s in your composite? Get filled in on fillers.
Microfill, hybrid or nanocomposite? Find out how your composite composition – and filler particle size – could be impacting the…
07/10/2025
What is the modulus of elasticity (N/mm²) of gold?
Brain of the Week – Chemistry
06/26/2025
Which component of non-precious metal alloys increases the elongation value?
Brain of the Week – Chemistry
06/12/2025
Which dental scheme was used regularly in the past and is now considered unusual?
Brain of the Week – History
05/30/2025
What was special about the teeth of mammoths?
Brain of the Week – Fun Facts
05/19/2025
How to reduce post-operative sensitivity and improve results with universal adhesives
Despite how far dentistry has come, post-operative sensitivity is still a common complaint after restorative procedures. However, there are steps…
05/15/2025
Which material replaced dental floss from 1940?
Brain of the Week – History
05/05/2025
Prevent, protect, treat: Treatment options for Molar Incisor Hypomineralization
How often do you encounter Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) in your practice? While often overlooked, MIH affects 13-14 % of…
05/02/2025
What is the modulus of elasticity (N/mm²) of titanium?
Brain of the Week – Chemistry
04/17/2025
What is caries in babies caused by a special type of feeding called?
Brain of the Week – Fun Facts
04/03/2025
Which study investigated the influence of sugar consumption on the incidence of tooth decay?
Brain of the Week – History
03/06/2025
What is the name of the patron saint of dentists?
Brain of the Week – History