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Checkpoint Inhibition Derails Head and Neck Cancer Progression

Researchers at the UCLA School of Dentistry have discovered a key molecule that allows...

Immune Cells Can Be Trained to Target Cancer Tumors

Immunotherapies such as checkpoint inhibitor drugs have transformed cancer treatment. These drugs act on...

Grants to Support Thrush and Periodontitis Prevention Research

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry has received a pair of grants from...

Botanical Drug Shows Effectiveness Against Head and Neck Cancers

A plant-based drug called APG-157 has shown signs of helping patients fight oral and...

NYU Dentistry Receives $2 Million Grant to Study HIV Latency

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has awarded a grant to researchers...

DNA Vaccine Provokes Immune Responses in HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer Cases

A therapeutic vaccine can boost antibodies and T cells, helping them infiltrate tumors and...

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...

Periodontal Disease Could Lead to new Issue

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

Using Some Immune System Cells may Successfully Treat Gum Disease

Utilizing the correct combination of immune system cells with inflamed tissues may be able...