Mariana Evans

Mariana Evans is an orthodontist and dental researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in the study of human skulls to understand the evolution of facial structures. Her work has revealed significant changes in human dentition and jaw alignment over the centuries, linking these changes to modern health issues such as breathing problems and sleep apnea. Evans' research challenges traditional medical perspectives on nasal and oral health and seeks to uncover the historical reasons behind current dental maladies.