immune system

Oral Health’s Impact on Mental Health

Recent research from the Journal of Psychiatric Research suggests that there is a connection...

Cancer Therapy Based on Oral Bacteria Gets FDA Approval for Clinical Trials

A company founded by Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM) researcher Scott Kachlany, PhD,...

Checkpoint Inhibition Derails Head and Neck Cancer Progression

Researchers at the UCLA School of Dentistry have discovered a key molecule that allows...

Kids With Primary Immunodeficiencies Face Greater Risks of Periodontitis

Children with primary immunodeficiencies (PIDS) are nearly 10 times more likely to be diagnosed...

Dental Hygiene Treatment Intersects With COVID-19 Prevention

The advent of COVID-19 has left an indelible mark on every citizen and industry...

Vitamin D Deficiency Linked With Increased COVID-19 Risk

Patients with a vitamin D deficiency were four times more likely to be COVID-19...

Macrophages and Stem Cells Team Up to Repair Teeth

Researchers at King’s College London Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences have revealed...

Penn Dental Uncovers Regulatory T Cells’ Role in Periodontal Inflammation

The body’s immune response is a balancing act, according to researchers at the University...

The Body’s Own Immune System Damages Teeth and Resins in Restorations

In the mouth, acids and stimulants from bacteria as well as neutrophils from the...

Mechanism Connecting Periodontitis With Other Inflammatory Diseases Uncovered

The link between periodontal disease and other inflammatory conditions such as heart disease and...