Forsyth researchers demonstrate how changing the stem cell response to inflammation may reverse periodontal disease
Credit: Photo by Matthew Modoono Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a serious infection that affects nearly 50 ...
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Pathogens in the mouth induce oral cancer
Credit: Pixabay user Vanessafrazao Pathogens found in tissues that surround the teeth contribute to a highly aggressive type of oral ...
Dentists from RUDN University presented a new classification of root canal shape changes
Credit: RUDN University Individual characteristics of the shape and cross-section of the root canal are one of the main issues ...
Breakthrough for tomorrow’s dentistry
Credit: Gustav Martensson New knowledge on the cellular makeup and growth of teeth can expedite developments in regenerative dentistry - ...
One in 10 older dental patients inappropriately prescribed opioids
Combinations with psychiatric meds among most dangerousCredit: UIC/Joshua Clark A new study by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago ...
Scientists sink teeth into identifying several new bacteria that cause dental caries
New study genetically sequences the oral microbial communities of Japanese university students to reveal more microbes that could cause dental ...
First large-scale study of preschooler tooth decay in Yuma, Ariz., and island of Hawai’i
With funding through the Southwest Health Equity Research Collaborative, Northern Arizona University researchers are partnering with the University of Hawai'i ...
Using physics to improve root canal efficiency
Temperature is a critical parameter in determining cleansing efficiency during a root canalCredit: Hanhui Jin WASHINGTON, August 11, 2020 -- ...
Lego-inspired bone and soft tissue repair with tiny, 3D-printed bricks
Hollow, flea-sized blocks can be filled with materials that improve healingCredit: Oregon Health & Science University Tiny, 3D-printed bricks have ...
Atomic force microscopy reveals nanoscale dental erosion from beverages
Credit: Professor Seungbum Hong, KAIST KAIST researchers used atomic force microscopy to quantitatively evaluate how acidic and sugary drinks affect ...
Virginia Tech researchers discover that mouth bacterium may cause colon cancer to spread
Credit: Virginia Tech A diverse array of bacteria live in the human mouth as part of a vital ecosystem known ...
Ultra-small, parasitic bacteria found in groundwater, moose — and you
Credit: Photo by Matthew Modoono for Forsyth Institute Inside your mouth right now, there is a group of bacteria whose ...
Robot jaws shows medicated chewing gum could be the future
Credit: Dr Kazem Alemzadeh, University of Bristol Medicated chewing gum has been recognised as a new advanced drug delivery method ...
UC Riverside postdoc receives NIH Pathway to Independence grant
Rebekah Charney's research aims to shed light on the mechanisms underlying Mowat-Wilson syndromeCredit: UC Riverside RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Rebekah Charney, ...