Variations in several different genes can influence the risk of developing dental caries according to a new literature review. Firstly, researchers identified two genes that
Up to half of patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma will experience tumor recurrence or new tumors, which often spread and are difficult
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) have named Rena N. D’Souza, DDS, MS, PhD, director of its National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR).
Genetic makeup does not predispose people to tooth decay, though children with overweight mothers are more likely to have cavities, according to researchers at the
Human teeth evolved from the same genes that can be found in the beaked teeth of the pufferfish, according to an international research team. While
Tooth decay isn’t just the result of poor oral hygiene. It also may be genetic. Researchers at the University of Zurich have pinpointed a gene
Forensic biomedical scientists from KU Leuven in Belgium have developed a test that can estimate an individual’s age based on a blood or tooth sample.
Periodontal disease results in a newly discovered problem when it is not treated properly. Byproducts of bacteria in gum disease, known as metabolic small chain
A recent discovery could pave the way for better treatment of oral cancer. The Scripps Research Institute found links involving a set of genes that
