Health

No evidence braces have health benefits for teeth, Health Ministry report finds

A meta-study commissioned by the German Health Ministry has come to the startling conclusion that there is no proof that braces provide any benefits for our dental health.

discovery

9.7 million-year-old ape teeth found in Germany open debate about human history

A team of archaeologists in southwestern Germany uncovered teeth millions of years old likely belonging to an ancient Euroasian primate in September last year. But after the find was made official on Friday, discussion over the understanding of our earliest history opened up.

smoking

Cologne man's teeth blown out while smoking e-cigarette

A young man from Cologne has suffered severe wounds including the loss of several teeth after the e-cigarette he was smoking exploded in his mouth.

Munich

Mentally-ill man lost all teeth to new-age dentist

A dentist who claimed to be a 'recognised healer' and pulled every tooth out of a mentally ill patient's mouth lost an appeal against a €20,000 compensation payment in Munich on Wednesday.

Health

The sad tooth: one in three people avoid dentists

Nearly one in three Germans don't visit a dentist regularly despite having health insurance, a survey by insurer Barmer GEK has found.