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Trigeminal ganglia cell atlas implicates several cell types in migraine

Headaches such as migraine are among the leading causes of morbidity worldwide, but most treatments provide only partial relief.

29 Mar 2022

Could sound waves help to regrow bones?

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Amy Gelmi and Professor Leslie Yeo about their new research that looked at using sound waves to regrow bones.

21 Mar 2022

CABI scientists reveal the safety of a classical biological control agent against Drosophila suzukii

CABI scientists have led new research which highlights the safety of a classical biological control agent against the devastating invasive fruit fly Drosophila suzukii which attacks over 150 wild and cultivated fruits, including cherries, blueberries and strawberries, as well as the fruits of ornamental plants.

7 Mar 2022

Sleep bruxism can be a risk factor for temporomandibular joint disorders

Nocturnal teeth grinding and clenching of the upper and lower jaw are known as sleep bruxism and can have a number of consequences for health.

3 Mar 2022

A dog day at the dentist’s: North Carolina regulates pups in dentistry

The first time 11-year-old Levi McAllister had a tooth pulled, he screamed, kicked, and struggled so much that his mom had to hold him down.

1 Mar 2022

Study shows link between oral microbiome and naturally occurring alveolar bone loss

It is becoming increasingly clear that the human microbiome – the collection of bacteria, viruses and fungi that live on and within us – significantly contributes to our health.

17 Feb 2022

Ready for another pandemic malady? It’s called ‘decision fatigue’

Most all of us have felt the exhaustion of pandemic-era decision-making. Should I travel to see an elderly relative? Can I see my friends and, if so, is inside OK? Mask or no mask? Test or no test? What day? Which brand? Is it safe to send my child to day care?

7 Feb 2022

New study to explore the role of dentists in reducing obesity in the UK

A new study being led by Loughborough University will look at the role dentists can play in reducing obesity in the UK.

28 Jan 2022

Novel compound found in mussels helps increase the durability of dental fillings

Leading researchers from the Faculty of Dentistry, the University of Hong Kong, Wuhan University, and the Peking University Shenzhen Hospital have found that a compound found in mussels helps increase the durability of a dental filling.

22 Jan 2022

Exploring the systemic infection of SARS-CoV-2 in a wild leopard in India

A new study focused on the pathomorphological and virological characterization of SARS-CoV-2 in naturally infected, wild Indian Leopard.

17 Jan 2022

Hybrid incompatibilities can be dependent on the environment, fish study suggests

You're likely familiar with the idea of the sterile mule: a hybrid animal born of a horse and a donkey that is unable to breed.

10 Jan 2022

Bacterial biofilms use a developmental patterning mechanism seen in plants and animals

Over the past several years, research from University of California San Diego biologist Gürol Süel's laboratory has uncovered a series of remarkable features exhibited by clusters of bacteria that live together in communities known as biofilms.

7 Jan 2022

Blocking function of a blood-clotting protein may help prevent or treat periodontal disease

Blocking function of a blood-clotting protein prevented bone loss from periodontal (gum) disease in mice, according to research led by scientists at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, part of the National Institutes of Health.

23 Dec 2021

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Oh, oh, omicron

This week, the U.S. passed the milestone of 800,000 dead from covid-19, as hospitals are starting to fill following the Thanksgiving holiday and the ominous omicron variant starts to spread rapidly.

16 Dec 2021

West Virginia Sen. Manchin takes the teeth out of Democrats’ plan for seniors’ dental care

Sharon Marchio misses having teeth for eating, speaking and smiling. For the past few years, after the last of her teeth were extracted, she's used dentures. "My dentist calls them my floating teeth because no matter how much adhesive you use, if you eat something hot or warm, they loosen up and it is a pain," said Marchio, 73, of Clarksburg, West Virginia.

10 Dec 2021

A case of post-vaccination MIS in an adult without prior SARS-CoV-2 infection

A new case study on the report of multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MISC) in a 22-year-old woman in South Korea after vaccination.

5 Dec 2021

Febrile seizures in children: Key things to know

When a child has a fever, their body can ache, they are restless and they just don't feel well. While a fever is a part of our natural response to infection, the fever itself can lead to complications. One rare complication is a febrile seizure.

3 Dec 2021

Nanotechnology approach may provide long-term pain relief for people with sensitive teeth

In an Australian first, researchers from The University of Queensland have used nanotechnology to develop effective ways to manage tooth sensitivity.

22 Nov 2021

Boston Children's receives NIH grant to co-lead HEALthy Brain and Child Development study

Boston Children's Hospital has been awarded two five-year grants by the National Institutes of Health to co-lead the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) study, an ambitious, comprehensive national study of brain development from birth through early childhood.

17 Nov 2021

Missouri’s thin dental safety net stretched amid Medicaid expansion

At the Access Family Care clinics in southwestern Missouri, the next available nonemergency dental appointment is next summer. Northwest Health Services, headquartered in St. Joseph, is booked through May. The wait is a little shorter at CareSTL Health in St. Louis — around six weeks.

16 Nov 2021

Teeth News and Research

Latest Teeth News and Research

Trigeminal ganglia cell atlas implicates several cell types in migraine

Could sound waves help to regrow bones?

CABI scientists reveal the safety of a classical biological control agent against Drosophila suzukii

Sleep bruxism can be a risk factor for temporomandibular joint disorders

A dog day at the dentist’s: North Carolina regulates pups in dentistry

Study shows link between oral microbiome and naturally occurring alveolar bone loss

Ready for another pandemic malady? It’s called ‘decision fatigue’

New study to explore the role of dentists in reducing obesity in the UK

Novel compound found in mussels helps increase the durability of dental fillings

Exploring the systemic infection of SARS-CoV-2 in a wild leopard in India

Hybrid incompatibilities can be dependent on the environment, fish study suggests

Bacterial biofilms use a developmental patterning mechanism seen in plants and animals

Blocking function of a blood-clotting protein may help prevent or treat periodontal disease

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Oh, oh, omicron

West Virginia Sen. Manchin takes the teeth out of Democrats’ plan for seniors’ dental care

A case of post-vaccination MIS in an adult without prior SARS-CoV-2 infection

Febrile seizures in children: Key things to know

Nanotechnology approach may provide long-term pain relief for people with sensitive teeth

Boston Children's receives NIH grant to co-lead HEALthy Brain and Child Development study

Missouri’s thin dental safety net stretched amid Medicaid expansion

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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Latest Teeth News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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