Adult stem cells come in many varieties, but none hold greater promise than muscle-derived stem cells, or MDSCs, to heal bone fractures and/or.

Postmenopausal women may significantly reduce tooth loss by controlling their periodontal disease, according to a study in the Journal of Periodontology. Researchers from.

It is common for people with rheumatoid arthritis to have infections, and a dominant risk factor for infection in these patients is the.

A literature review study published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology (August 2005;100(2):133-137) by Richardson and Dodson applied.

The demand for replacing the single missing tooth with an implant and restoration is increasing. A retrospective study by Dhanrajani and AlRafee involved.

Endocarditis is an infection of the inner surface of the heart and/or its valves that can be life threatening. There are approximately 15,000.

The use of bisphosphonates (eg, Zomeda, Aredia, Fosamax) has been associated with spontaneous necrosis of the jaws or necrosis following minor oral surgery,.

Early exposure to inflammatory disease multiplies Alzheimer’s risk, according to researchers at the University of Southern California. A new study of dementia in.

The use of dentin sealers before crown cementation can reduce postcementation sensitivity. Various sealer materials are used, including resin-based sealers. A study by.

Scientists at UCLA’s School of Dentistry are investigating the possibility of diagnosing high-impact diseases through saliva. David T. Wong, DMD, DMSc, associate dean.