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NIH supports research on non-opioid pain relief for oral cancer patients

The School of Dentistry at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) earned the first National Institutes of Health grant under its new Center for Pain Therapeutics and Addiction Research, addressing pain in patients with head and neck carcinoma.

4 Oct 2024

Research heralds in a new era for genetic sequencing and testing

Research led by scientists at Queen Mary University of London is heralding in a new era for genetic sequencing and testing.

1 Oct 2024

Immune modulation as a new strategy to combat periodontal disease

Targeting the immune system could prevent or treat periodontal disease (PD), a common but serious disease of the gums, according to new research from the University of Pittsburgh.

30 Sep 2024

ADA Forsyth Institute secures $6.2 million grant for innovative dental material research

The ADA Forsyth Institute (AFI) has been awarded a $6.2 million grant from the National Institute of Oral and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). Funded under the highly competitive RM1 mechanism, this five-year award will support a groundbreaking project to develop next-generation smart materials for dental fillings using physics-based artificial intelligence (AI).

30 Sep 2024

Underestimating health disparities based on self-reported data

A first-of-its kind analysis of data collected from England's annual health survey found that of the people who reported their health as 'poor', those living in areas of high deprivation are likely to have worse health than those living in the least deprived areas.

18 Sep 2024

Intensive diabetes treatment improves periodontal health

While the link between diabetes and periodontal disease is known, the impact of diabetes treatment on periodontal health is less well understood.

17 Sep 2024

New study explores the potential of hormone therapy for opioid recovery

In the midst of America's growing opioid crisis, a much healthier alternative to long-term pain management is emerging -; one affectionately known as "the cuddle hormone," or oxytocin.

11 Sep 2024

Study finds higher risk of gum disease in diabetics with microvascular complications

Gum disease is more common in individuals with microvascular complications of diabetes, new research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Madrid, Spain (9-13 September) and published in The Journal of Dental Research has found.

10 Sep 2024

Blood-based biomarkers for early detection of Alzheimer's disease

New research has discovered a unique and promising avenue for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease (AD) earlier – by analysing AD biomarkers in blood – so that the impacts of dementia can be reduced.

5 Sep 2024

Breakthrough antibiotic targets gum disease without harming microbiome

The ADA Forsyth Institute, a leading oral health research organization, and Flightpath Biosciences Inc. are excited to announce a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against severe gum disease and related systemic conditions.

4 Sep 2024

Lurie Children's and University of Utah Health receive $12 million for study on antibiotic use in pediatric pneumonia

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, in partnership with University of Utah Health, has been approved for $12 million in research funding by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) for a study that will compare two ways to use antibiotics in young children with mild pneumonia, one of the leading reasons children seek acute care, who are well enough to be cared for at home.

13 Aug 2024

Medi-Cal’s dental care gap: Getting a tooth pulled is easy — much harder to get an implant

When Bobby Moske went to a community clinic a few years ago with a toothache, he couldn't find a dentist in Marin County willing to take Medicaid to do a root canal.

9 Aug 2024

Breakthrough therapy enhances longevity and vitality in aging mice

Everyone wants to live to a ripe old age, but no one wants to be decrepit. Now, University of Connecticut researchers have demonstrated a treatment that could lengthen life-;and vigor-;up to the very end.

6 Aug 2024

Study finds fourfold increase in risk of overt hypothyroidism after diagnosis of gestational subclinical hypothyroidism

A new study has shown that subclinical hypothyroidism diagnosed before 21 weeks of pregnancy is associated with more than fourfold higher rates of overt hypothyroidism or thyroid replacement therapy within 5 years of delivery.

2 Aug 2024

Nutrient deprivation drives Klebsiella dominance in hospital settings

Scientists at ADA Forsyth Institute (AFI) have identified a critical factor that may contribute to the spread of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), shedding light on why these infections are so difficult to combat.

22 Jul 2024

Study highlights the link between urinary and vaginal pathogenic E. coli in recurrent cystitis

The human body hosts a diverse array of microorganisms that maintain a delicate balance crucial for overall health.

19 Jul 2024

Children in deprived areas face higher risk of severe tooth decay requiring hospital extraction

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have found that children living in areas with high levels of deprivation are three times more likely to have severe tooth decay that requires a dental extraction in hospital, compared with children living in more affluent areas.

15 Jul 2024

OHStat guidelines emphasize clinically meaningful data in oral health research

The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) and the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) have announced the publication of revised guidelines for adequately reporting findings from oral health research. Overviews and explanations of the new guidelines, called the "OHStat Guidelines," will be published in an upcoming issue of Journal of Dental Research as part of a collaborative effort with The Angle Orthodontics, Journal of Endodontics, Journal of the American Dental Association, and Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. Additionally, a companion paper will be published in an upcoming issue of JDR Clinical & Translational Research.

13 Jul 2024

‘A bottomless pit’: How out-of-pocket TMJ costs drive patients into debt

Over three decades of relentless pain, Jonna Tallant has tried about every TMJ treatment: mouthguards, six sets of braces, dental crowns and appliances, drugs, physical therapy, Botox, massage, acupuncture, chiropractic care, and surgery.

11 Jul 2024

How Aloe vera's medicinal properties make it essential in medicine, cosmetics, and food products

Comprehensive review highlights Aloe vera's versatile biological activities and its potential applications in medicine and cosmetics while addressing its safety concerns.

11 Jul 2024

Dentistry News and Research

Latest Dentistry News and Research

NIH supports research on non-opioid pain relief for oral cancer patients

Research heralds in a new era for genetic sequencing and testing

Immune modulation as a new strategy to combat periodontal disease

ADA Forsyth Institute secures $6.2 million grant for innovative dental material research

Underestimating health disparities based on self-reported data

Intensive diabetes treatment improves periodontal health

New study explores the potential of hormone therapy for opioid recovery

Study finds higher risk of gum disease in diabetics with microvascular complications

Blood-based biomarkers for early detection of Alzheimer's disease

Breakthrough antibiotic targets gum disease without harming microbiome

Lurie Children's and University of Utah Health receive $12 million for study on antibiotic use in pediatric pneumonia

Medi-Cal’s dental care gap: Getting a tooth pulled is easy — much harder to get an implant

Breakthrough therapy enhances longevity and vitality in aging mice

Study finds fourfold increase in risk of overt hypothyroidism after diagnosis of gestational subclinical hypothyroidism

Nutrient deprivation drives Klebsiella dominance in hospital settings

Study highlights the link between urinary and vaginal pathogenic E. coli in recurrent cystitis

Children in deprived areas face higher risk of severe tooth decay requiring hospital extraction

OHStat guidelines emphasize clinically meaningful data in oral health research

‘A bottomless pit’: How out-of-pocket TMJ costs drive patients into debt

How Aloe vera's medicinal properties make it essential in medicine, cosmetics, and food products

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