Dental development refers to the process by which teeth form and grow in humans. This process begins in the womb, where the basic structures of teeth start to develop. By the time a baby is born, they typically have 20 primary teeth, also known as baby teeth, that will eventually emerge through the gums. As children grow, these primary teeth begin to fall out around the age of six, making way for 32 permanent teeth. This transition is a natural part of dental development and usually continues until the early teenage years, when the last molars, often called wisdom teeth, may emerge.