Approval Pending for First 'Home Results' HIV Test An over the counter human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test that offers home based results—the first of its kind—may soon receive federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. The…

New Classification of Early Childhood Caries Proposed Fresh off the heels of two studies on childhood dental caries, published by the International Association for Dental Research and American Association for Dental Research, the two…

Antimicrobial Coating May Help Stainless Steel Inhibit Bacteria Although stainless steel has long been touted for its durability, corrosion resistance, and ease of cleaning, it also can house disease causing bacteria that can be…

Study Links Aspirin with Bone Regeneration A recent study suggests that aspirin may play a role in bone regeneration, leading to improved treatments of bone conditions throughout the body—including the oral cavity. Songtao Shi, DDS, PhD, a…