inflammation

Protein Plays Key Role in Regulating Oral Inflammation

The absence of a protein critical to the control of inflammation may lead to...

Protect Your Patients and Practice from Prions, Viruses, and Systemic Disease

Viruses are an extremely important component of periodontal disease, both in its initiation and...

Studies Uncover More Links Between Periodontitis and Cancer

As researchers continue to probe the links between oral and systemic health, independent studies...

Subjects Needed for Study of E-Cigarettes’ Effect on Gum Health

Students and faculty at the Roseman University College of Dental Medicine need subjects for...

Marijuana’s Cottonmouth Affects Oral Health

“Do you smoke?” asks the dentist as he leans back in his chair, his...

Resolvin E1 Treats Both Gum Disease and Atherosclerosis

Resolvin E1, a molecule produced naturally in the body from an omega-3 fish oil,...

Define Periodontal Disease by Its Pathogens

Periodontal disease by definition is an infectious, contagious, inflammatory, polymicrobial disease with systemic and...

McCreight Progressive Dentistry Earns Orkos Award

When fearful patients who have avoided the dentist for years come to the dental...

Website Outlines Supra-Gingival Treatment Options for Patients

Crowns have been used in dentistry for more than 100 years, with more than...

NIDCR Announces 2017 SOAR Awards

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has announced 4 awards totaling...