Jaw and Palate Rebuilt in Daring Procedure Modern medicine and technology continue to defy odds, and this story from the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle is no different. UW surgeons, including two School of Dentistry faculty…

Bioceramic Material May Add to Periodontal Armamentarium New research suggests that a bioceramic material used in spinal implants may help clinicians better manage periodontal diseases. An international team led by Giuseppe Pezzotti, PhD,…

Key Factors Impact Oral Health During Early Pregnancy South Korean researchers evaluated the effects of gestational age and location of bleeding sites on the prevalence of gingivitis in mothers during their first and second trimesters of…

Impact of Body Weight on Periodontitis Being overweight or obese has been associated with increased risk of periodontal diseases. Researchers hoping to better understand any causal relationship recently presented their study, “Overweight…

New Study Shows Tobacco Increases Bacteria Resilience The effects of tobacco on oral and overall health are well documented, with exposure to tobacco linked to heart disease, stroke, and many types of cancer including lung and oropharynx.…

Bacteria Can Transfer Genes, Increase Antibiotic Resistance While it has long been known that bacteria can take up DNA, scientists are now studying which metabolic pathways in the cells of pathogenic bacteria must be activated in order for…

Study Examines Link Between Chronic Pain and Disturbed Sleep A good night’s sleep is crucial to maintaining health. So it may come as no surprise that chronic pain is associated with disturbed sleep patterns. In some cases, this creates a

SF Votes to Add Warnings to Sugary Drink Advertisements San Francisco is the first city in the United States to vote into law that advertisements for sugar containing beverages must display a warning label about their associated health…

New Research Will Forever Change the Root Canal Dentists perform more than 15 million root canals in the United States each year to treat infected and inflamed tooth pulp caused by dental caries, trauma, fractures, or ruptured restorations.…

Drug May Help in Treatment of Radiation Induced Xerostomia While the drug pilocarpine has long been used to treat dry mouth and glaucoma, researchers from Sichuan University in Chengdu, China, recently investigated its use in addressing…