HIV

NIDCR Seeks Comments on Proposed Research Initiatives

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is seeking public comment on...

Study to Explore Link Between HIV and Tooth Decay

Vincent Richards, PhD, MSc, an assistant professor of biological sciences at Clemson University, has...

HIV-Infected Youth Face Greater Periodontal Challenges

Combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) has been successful at preserving immune function and controlling opportunistic...

Youth Born With HIV Face Greater Caries Risk

  Children who are born with HIV may have a greater risk of caries,...

Fredekind Honored with 2017 Dugoni Award

Richard Fredekind, DMD, MA, is the 2017 winner of the CDA Foundation’s Dr. Arthur...

NIDCR Seeks Input into Research Topics

As part of its budget planning process for the 2019 fiscal year, the National...

Periodontitis Bacterium May Hold the Cure for Leukemia

Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans causes periodontal disease. But it also produces a protein that can be...

Patients Notified After Breach of Infection Prevention Protocols

After a June 9 infection prevention and control inspection at Upper Middle Dental in...

Many Private Practices Lack Pathogen Exposure Control Plans

More than a quarter of private dental practices don’t have a written site-specific blood-borne...

Grant to Support Study of HIV Treatment’s Effects on Oral Health

Advances in HIV treatment have dramatically improved patient lifespans and quality of life, yet...