A principal pathogen that drives periodontitis may be the root cause of other systemic diseases.

University of Connecticut scientists are studying medications called senolytics that are designed to target and kill damaged cells — called senescent cells — that cause inflammation and damage to surrounding healthy cells.

Researchers at New York University (NYU) Rory Meyers College of Nursing have found a connection between tooth loss and increased cognitive impairment.

Imagine having access to a mint that rebuilds tooth enamel and whitens your teeth at the same time—without the possibility of painful side effects.

New clinical data from a study on cryoablation’s effects on small low-risk breast cancer tumors lend more support to the use of this minimally invasive treatment.

As detailed in an article appearing in the Journal of Dental Research, “The Human Salivary Proteome Wiki: A Community-Driven Research Platform,” a new public portal has been launched that provides access to a dynamic database on proteins…

In order to better understand how stress affects childhood development, an interdisciplinary team studied the timing of first permanent molar eruption. Investigators from the University of Pennsylvania’s (Penn) School of Dental Medicine and…

A team of 21 frontline public dental hygienists working to address oral health inequalities across North Carolina has been instrumental in creating and implementing a state-wide plan that addresses the needs of their most vulnerable…

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in 2020, patients with mental health disorders were more likely to have more dental problems than the general population.

Researchers from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom suggest educating Brazilian residents about the apparent link between oral health and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and improving access to dental care can…