New Drugs for the Topical Treatment of Oral Mucosal Conditions Researchers at the University of Iceland have developed a new formulation for the topical treatment of oral mucosal conditions, and it shows great promise. Their study,…

New Study Demonstrates the Accuracy of Caries Risk Assessment Assessing patients’ caries risk is key to developing effective, personalized prevention and treatment plans, according to University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of…

Promoting Implant Longevity With Antimicrobial Coating While implant therapy enjoys a high rate of success, the risk of failure—most often due to peri implant diseases—remains. For this reason, researchers from the University of Leeds…

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…

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St. Renatus, LLC Announces FDA Approval of KOVANAZE™ Nasal Spray for Use in Dentistry July 12, 2016 St. Renatus LLC, a privately held company based in Fort Collins, Colorado, is pleased to announce it received U.S. Food and Drug

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.…