Millions follow dangerous DIY braces trend   August 18, 2015 In a trend that's sweeping across the internet YouTubers are introducing millions of viewers to the dangerous practice of realigning teeth using a$5 pack of small plastic…

Researchers Discover Mechanism for Enamel Regeneration Ameloblasts, or enamel forming cells, have limited regeneration capability. Now researchers are pointing to the extracellular matrix protein thrombospondin 2 (TSP2) as a potential key…

Iron Intake May Linked to Neurodegenerative Diseases It has been said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. But analysis of teeth, researchers propose, may be a window into lifetime exposure to metals, toxins, and iron. Such analysis

Neutrophils May Play Role in Oral Cancer Prognosis Neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, may promote the invasiveness of cancers, including oral cancer. Researchers from the University of Toronto made this discovery when analyzing the…

Incorporating Drug Screening in the Dental Practice A trip to the dentist, for some patients, may mean more than an oral health check. In some dental practices, not only are oral health professionals screening for oral systemic medical…

  Product Spotlights  August 2015       Colgate New Colgate® Enamel Health™ transforms enamel from rough and weakened to smooth and strong. Replenishes natural calcium and phosphate back into weakened enamel to fill in rough spots. Gently…

Cancer Suppressing Protein Diminishes With Age Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles have found that not everything gets better with age. In this case, they point to p53, a protein known for suppressing cancer. The team…

Oral Microbiome May Hold Markers for Rheumatoid Arthritis According to a new Australian study, the microbiomes of the oral cavity and gut show disturbances in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Researchers examined samples from…

Study Finds HPV16 Correlates To Oral Cancer Recurrence The incidence of human papillomavirus related oropharyngeal carcinoma (HPV OPC) has been steadily increasing in the United States, Western Europe and Australia. While this type of oral…

Silk and Stem Cells May Help Regenerate Salivary Cells The silkworm—a larva that produces the essential protein used in silk fabric—may provide new hope for people who experience xerostomia. Researchers from the University of Texas Health…