Dentistry

Dentistry, also known as dental medicine and oral medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity.
Dental Crown / Tooth Cap

A dental crown, also sometimes referred to as a “cap,” is a type of dental restoration that fits over the remains of a tooth to restore the appearance of the natural tooth or to protect it from further damage.

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New technology enables fast and durable 3D-printed dental crowns

New technology enables fast and durable 3D-printed dental crowns

ALS and MS share striking geographic patterns, research shows

ALS and MS share striking geographic patterns, research shows

Shame prevents people from seeking dental treatment and worsens oral health inequalities

Shame prevents people from seeking dental treatment and worsens oral health inequalities

Innovative approaches target PAR2 receptor to alleviate gut pain

Innovative approaches target PAR2 receptor to alleviate gut pain

Researchers discover how HIV hides in different parts of the body

Researchers discover how HIV hides in different parts of the body

Study shows c-Kit–expressing sweet cells are central to taste bud regeneration after nerve injury

Study shows c-Kit–expressing sweet cells are central to taste bud regeneration after nerve injury

Discovery of EUDAL reveals new mechanism behind chemotherapy resistance in oral cancer

Discovery of EUDAL reveals new mechanism behind chemotherapy resistance in oral cancer

Discovery of EP2 receptor opens path to pain relief without blocking inflammation

Discovery of EP2 receptor opens path to pain relief without blocking inflammation

New dialysis filter shows promise for improving survival and health in kidney failure patients

New dialysis filter shows promise for improving survival and health in kidney failure patients

Patented antibacterial polymer technology prevents secondary cavities

Patented antibacterial polymer technology prevents secondary cavities

Light-activated coating kills bacteria and viruses

Light-activated coating kills bacteria and viruses

Uneven tooth color matters more than whiteness for young adults

Uneven tooth color matters more than whiteness for young adults

Decline in pediatric rescue breathing increased deaths during the pandemic

Decline in pediatric rescue breathing increased deaths during the pandemic

Study challenges conventional thinking about the onset of Type 2 diabetes

Study challenges conventional thinking about the onset of Type 2 diabetes

Most adults experience dental fear and show interest in virtual fear-treatments

Most adults experience dental fear and show interest in virtual fear-treatments

Prestigious NLN Center of Excellence recognition awarded to UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing

Prestigious NLN Center of Excellence recognition awarded to UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing

Study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 hijacks testicular lipid metabolism to replicate

Study reveals how SARS-CoV-2 hijacks testicular lipid metabolism to replicate

SNAP25 identified as key to sour taste perception and cell survival

SNAP25 identified as key to sour taste perception and cell survival

Parents’ workplace chemical exposure may be linked to behavioral challenges in children with autism

Parents’ workplace chemical exposure may be linked to behavioral challenges in children with autism

How early immune challenges influence oral and systemic health in children

How early immune challenges influence oral and systemic health in children

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