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Grant Awarded to Study Calcium Control in Dental Enamel

Rodrigo S. Lacruz, MSc, PhD, an assistant professor of basic science and craniofacial biology...

Abnormal Salivary Glands Linked to Dental Problems in Cleft Lip and Palate Patients

Dental problems commonly associated with cleft lip and palate may be caused by abnormalities...

Vaccine Could Inhibit Periodontitis

A vaccine that could reduce or eliminate the need for surgery and antibiotics for...

Cement Repairs Periapical Lesions

Using a new formula, Angelus designed its MTA Repair HP reparative cement for easier...

Wipes and Spray Combine to Disinfect Dental Surfaces

GC America’s COEfect MinuteWipes and COEfect MinuteSpray disinfectant products are specially formulated with a...

Antibiotics Can Still Treat Systemic Bacterial Disease Like Periodontitis

In recent years, the use of systemic antibiotics to treat periodontitis has received much...

Mycobacterial Outbreak Teaches a Hard Lesson About Infection Control

The Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) now reports 48 cases of mycobacterial infection—15...

Laser Selectively Destroys Porphyromonas Gingivalis

Two research studies published by Lasers in Surgery and Medicine have demonstrated how the...

Oral Bacteria Linked to Migraine Headaches

The mouths of people who suffer from migraines harbor significantly more microbes that can...

Academy Releases Antibiotic Guidelines for Implant Patients

As medical experts around the world debate how to reduce the growing dependence on...