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Genetic Defects in Enamel Increase Likelihood of Caries

Tooth decay isn’t just the result of poor oral hygiene. It also may be...

Researchers Identify Genes That Cause Periodontal Disease

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report states that 47.2% of all American...

Biocompatible Material Enables 3-D Printed Bone Implants

Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a 3-D printable ink for producing synthetic bone...

Plastic Mixed with Bone Powder for 3-D Printed Replacement Bones

When surgeons need to replace bone in the head or face, they typically remove...

Shark Genes Offer Clues to Tooth Regeneration

Sharks are infamous for their ability to regrow teeth throughout their lifetime, while human...

Genetic Roots of Cleft Lip and Palate Investigated

Cleft lip and palate are among the most common birth defects, affecting about one...

Researchers Use Teeth to Estimate Age

Forensic biomedical scientists from KU Leuven in Belgium have developed a test that can...

Periodontal Disease Could Lead to new Issue

Periodontal disease results in a newly discovered problem when it is not treated properly....

Gum Disease Causes Associated with Type 2 Diabetes

New research shows that modulation of B cells could treat and possibly prevent periodontitis...

Genetic Mutations Associated with Salivary Gland Tumors

A recent discovery could pave the way for better treatment of oral cancer. The...