$1.6 Million Grant Supports Research Into the Oral Complications of HIV The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a $1.6 million grant to Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland to study regulatory T cells (Tregs)…

Review Links Drug Use With Poor Oral Health The results of a systematic review and meta analysis indicate that individuals with substance use disorders are commonly associated with comorbid illnesses—including oral health conditions,…

Early Preventive Dental Visits May Result in More Long Term Care Ensuring that children receive their first dental visit following the eruption of their first tooth or by age 1 is a practice recommended by most dental organizations.…

EPA Rejects Request by Opponents of Water Fluoridation Programs A petition to stop community water fluoridation programs has been denied by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). As part of efforts to prevent caries,…

Prominent Institutions Unite for Craniofacial and Oral Health Research A consortium of six California universities is working to develop advanced strategies for treating craniofacial and dental defects. Under the umbrella of the Center for…

University of Michigan to Lead New Regenerative Medicine Center The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) will award $11.7 million over the next 3 years to the Michigan Pittsburgh Wyss Resource Center Supporting…

NYU College of Dentistry Professor Receives $1.4 Million Grant New York University (NYU) has announced that Despina Sitara, PhD, MSc, BSc, an assistant professor of basic science and craniofacial biology at NYU College of Dentistry, is the…

Estrogen Therapy Apparently Beneficial to Periodontal Health Osteoporosis treatment may have broader application than initially thought. According to a new study, estrogen therapy—long used to treat osteoporosis and help manage side effects…

Screening for Periodontitis Might Help Detect Diabetes Many patients live with prediabetes or diabetes long before receiving an official diagnosis. Because the literature indicates periodontitis may be an early complication of diabetes,…

Novel Substance May Reduce Chronic Nerve Pain in Teeth According to a new study, a novel substance shows promise in inhibiting chronic nerve pain in the teeth or facial area. The initial results of a phase II clinical trial conducted