Elementa is a Game-Changer in Oral Health
2021-09-20
Modern diets make it nearly impossible for traditional dental aids such as fluoride to keep our oral health strong. That is why over 92% of
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Decon Pete – water quality and the potential risks of legionella
2021-08-02
This month Decon Pete discusses legionella formation and things to consider when reopening dental surgeries. Water quality, within dentistry, is an extremely important element that
IADR 2021: Cortexyme Presents New Data on Potential New Periodontal Disease Treatment
2021-07-23
Cortexyme, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRTX), a company advancing a pivotal trial in Alzheimer’s disease with top-line data expected in the fourth quarter of 2021 and a
Mody Selected for NIH Medical Research Scholars Program
2021-06-30
Drashty Mody, a second year student at the Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD), will participate in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Medical Research
Does Oral Health Affect Pregnancy?
2021-06-02
Oral health during pregnancy can greatly impact the mother and the fetus. While the physiological changes during pregnancy can certainly cause oral health issues, pre-existing
Researchers Chart Gentler Strategy for Treating Early Childhood Caries
2021-05-19
The combination of a carb-heavy diet and poor oral hygiene can leave children with early childhood caries (ECC), a severe form of dental decay that
Researchers Unlock Mechanics Behind Dental Plaque Formation
2021-03-16
Using synthetic biology, an international team of researchers has uncovered how a novel microbial small molecule released by Streptococcus mutans is connected to the development
Nanoparticles Stop Plaque and Tooth Decay Before They Start
2020-08-17
A new type pf cerium nanoparticle formulation applied to teeth at the dentist’s office could stop plaque and cavities from forming in the first place,
Grants to Support Thrush and Periodontitis Prevention Research
2020-07-28
The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry has received a pair of grants from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to research and
Biofilm Formation Resembles Urban Growth
2020-03-18
As individual oral bacteria multiply and grow into a dense and sticky biofilm, such as the community that forms dental plaque, their growth patterns and
Simon-Soro Recognized for Salivary Microbiome Research
2019-07-03
The International Association for Dental Research honored Aurea Simon-Soro, DMD, MSc, PhD, of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine with its 2019 Women
Microrobots Remove Dental Plaque
2019-04-26
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and School of Engineering and Applied Science have developed microrobots that can remove plaque from
