The molecular secretions of stem cells taken from human gum tissue could someday be used to speed the healing and regeneration of damaged tissues in

Teeth may seem like static fixtures, but new research is proving just how dynamic, informative, and medically significant they can be. In a recent study in the

Periodontal diseases, commonly known as gingivitis and periodontitis, remain a significant global health challenge, affecting nearly 60% of adults aged 65 and older and contributing

In today’s interconnected world, viral diseases contribute to significant global health challenges and economic costs. Seasonal influenza epidemics cause a substantial disease burden and economic

Measuring levels of key proteins in patients’ saliva may be a relatively easy way for dentists—and even patients themselves—to track the progression of gum disease

Among the bones of the body, the jaw is unique. During embryonic development, jawbones arise from different types of stem cells compared to bones of

Faced with repairing a major nerve injury to the craniofacial region, surgeons can use a nerve from an arm or leg to restore movement or

Have you ever wondered why scars rarely form in the mouth? Researchers at Penn Dental Medicine have pondered this very question, and they are on

Hydrogels, water-based gels with varied biomedical applications, have become a key focus of bioengineering research in recent years, transforming the way diseases are studied and

As humans age, hematopoietic stem cells—the immature precursor cells that give rise to all blood and immune cells—accumulate mutations. Some of the mutations allow these