PRP, PRGF, and PRF: The Acronyms that Heal in Dentistry
Drawing blood in the dental office is a regular occurrence. It’s unavoidable, really. Gums bleed when we nick them, floss them, and move.
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Smartphone Camera Identifies Oral Bacteria
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a technique that uses images taken by smartphones to identify potentially harmful bacteria in the.
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Fish Scales and Bullfrog Skin Targeted for Oral Tissue Repair
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore have developed a biomaterial made entirely from discarded bullfrog skin and fish scales that could help.
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Vitamin D Deficiency and Early Implant Failure: What Every Clinician Should Know
Drs. Richard J. Miron, Michael A. Pikos, and Mark Bishara present recent research on the prominent links between the deficiency of certain vitamins.
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Harvard Licenses Tough Gel Adhesive Technology to Amend Surgical
The Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University has exclusively licensed its tough gel adhesive technology to Amend Surgical so the.
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Sculean Takes IADR Periodontal Disease Research Award
The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) has awarded its 2020 Distinguished Scientist Award for Research in Periodontal Disease to Anton Sculean, DMD,.
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Researchers Identify Oral Stem Cells That Drive Wound Healing
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have discovered stem cells in the hard palate that play a key role.
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Gene Changes After Trigeminal Nerve Injury Shed Light on Chronic Pain
People with trigeminal neuralgia face agonizing pain that can be hard to treat in routine activities like eating, washing their faces, or brushing.
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E-Cigarette Usage May Complicate Oral Surgery
Electronic cigarettes often are marketed as a “safer” alternative to traditional tobacco products. Yet they are still packed with nicotine, which inhibits wound.
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ALD to Present Three Hands-On Laser Courses at GNYDM
The Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) will present three hands-on sessions during the Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM), November 27 and November.
