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…
In this Q&A, Chris H. Miller, PhD, explains the process of dry heat sterilization and why it is an important asset to the infection control protocol in the dental setting.
