Dentistry News and Research

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U of M dental students bring smiles to underserved communities

Becky Klein needed a dentist for herself and her two teenage sons when she returned to Atlanta in northern Michigan after years living down state.

21 Apr 2025

New drug target identified for treating acute myeloid leukemia

A team of scientists from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has identified a promising new drug target for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a deadly blood cancer with a five-year survival rate of just 30%, according to the National Cancer Institute.

2 Apr 2025

AI model achieves high accuracy in detecting odontogenic sinusitis in dental X-rays

The Ateneo Laboratory for Intelligent Visual Environments (ALIVE) and international researchers have developed a deep learning model that aims to revolutionize dentistry, with the capability to identify tooth and sinus structures in dental X-rays with an accuracy of 98.2%.

31 Mar 2025

Pharmacogenomic testing could help reduce adverse drug reactions in the UK

A new study from Queen Mary University of London found that 9% of all reported adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reported to the UK medicines regulator are associated with medications where side effect risk is partly dependent on patient's genes.

27 Mar 2025

With few dentists and fluoride under siege, rural America risks new surge of tooth decay

In the wooded highlands of northern Arkansas, where small towns have few dentists, water officials who serve more than 20,000 people have for more than a decade openly defied state law by refusing to add fluoride to the drinking water.

27 Mar 2025

Research unveils cost disparities and information challenges faced by fertility patients in the UK

A new study from Queen Mary University of London has unveiled significant cost disparities and information challenges faced by fertility patients in the UK.

26 Mar 2025

New enzyme target could lead to breakthrough therapies for Lyme disease

Researchers have discovered that an enzyme can serve as an ideal target for developing new therapeutics against Lyme disease, and most likely other tick-borne diseases as well.

20 Mar 2025

Study uncovers new insights into pain pathways linked with temporomandibular joint disorders

A groundbreaking study has uncovered new insights into the pain pathways associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

13 Mar 2025

New dental treatment designed to combat tooth decay and acid erosion

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a new dental treatment to protect the teeth from decay and acid erosion, using cutting-edge civil engineering technology used to create the Forth Bridge paint.

13 Mar 2025

New drug candidate may help combat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

A study published in Nature Aging has revealed a promising new drug candidate that may help combat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), a chronic liver condition that disproportionately affects communities in San Antonio due to high rates of obesity and diabetes.

5 Mar 2025

Study provides new insights into how the brain distinguishes between pain and itch

A research team led by KAANG Bong-Kiun, director of the Center for Cognition and Sociality within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), and KO Hyoung-Gon, professor at Kyung Hee University College of Dentistry, have uncovered the neural mechanisms underlying the processing of pain and itch in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC).

4 Mar 2025

Study uncovers novel immune evasion mechanism used by key bacterium in periodontitis

Researchers have identified a new mechanism by which a key bacterium in periodontitis evades the immune system.

24 Feb 2025

NIDUS-Family care package reduces dementia support costs

The NIDUS-Family package of care uses goal setting to help people with dementia live well at home for longer.

17 Feb 2025

Vaping and gum health: How does it compare to smoking?

A systematic review found that e-cigarette users show increased plaque and inflammation markers compared to non-smokers, though their gum health fares better than traditional smokers. However, the certainty of these findings is low due to study bias.

16 Feb 2025

Diabetes plays key role in the emergence and expansion of antibiotic resistance

Antibiotics are powerful, fast-acting medications designed to eradicate bacterial infections. However, in recent years, their dependability has waned as antibiotic resistant bacteria continues to evolve and spread.

12 Feb 2025

Changes to intermediate filament protein drive aggressive breast cancer growth

Changes to the intermediate filament (IF) protein, vimentin, were found to promote tumor growth by increasing cancer stemness in an oestrogen independent manner.

11 Feb 2025

New mechanism of immune evasion discovered in cancer cells

The immune system plays a key role in detecting and destroying cancer cells. Cancer immunotherapy works by programming immune cells to recognize and eliminate cancer cells.

11 Feb 2025

Anxiety reduction with antidepressants confirmed, long-term effects uncertain

A new Cochrane review confirms that antidepressants effectively reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) under trial conditions, although there is limited data on long-term usage.

30 Jan 2025

BEND lipids revolutionize mRNA delivery and gene-editing

Every time a shuttle docks with the International Space Station (ISS), a delicate dance unfolds between the shuttle's docking system and its counterpart on the station.

28 Jan 2025

Research uncovers how brain activity patterns can predict pain sensitivity

In an international effort, researchers at Western University, the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) uncovered how specific patterns in brain activity can predict an individual's sensitivity to pain, expanding opportunities for improved pain management strategies.

27 Jan 2025

Dentistry News and Research

Latest Dentistry News and Research

U of M dental students bring smiles to underserved communities

New drug target identified for treating acute myeloid leukemia

AI model achieves high accuracy in detecting odontogenic sinusitis in dental X-rays

Pharmacogenomic testing could help reduce adverse drug reactions in the UK

With few dentists and fluoride under siege, rural America risks new surge of tooth decay

Research unveils cost disparities and information challenges faced by fertility patients in the UK

New enzyme target could lead to breakthrough therapies for Lyme disease

Study uncovers new insights into pain pathways linked with temporomandibular joint disorders

New dental treatment designed to combat tooth decay and acid erosion

New drug candidate may help combat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

Study provides new insights into how the brain distinguishes between pain and itch

Study uncovers novel immune evasion mechanism used by key bacterium in periodontitis

NIDUS-Family care package reduces dementia support costs

Vaping and gum health: How does it compare to smoking?

Diabetes plays key role in the emergence and expansion of antibiotic resistance

Changes to intermediate filament protein drive aggressive breast cancer growth

New mechanism of immune evasion discovered in cancer cells

Anxiety reduction with antidepressants confirmed, long-term effects uncertain

BEND lipids revolutionize mRNA delivery and gene-editing

Research uncovers how brain activity patterns can predict pain sensitivity

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