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Diabetes Affects Marginal Bone Loss in Dental Implant Patients

Diabetes mellitus is associated with increased periodontal disease and tooth loss, resulting in the...

Pericytes Identified as Source of Stem Cell Precursors in Teeth

As researchers around the world look to stem cells for potential tissue regeneration therapies,...

Mechanical Stress Affects Normal Craniofacial Bone Development

The bone matrix includes both collagen and noncollagenous proteins produced by osteoblasts. During the...

Commensal Microbiota Enhance Bone Activity

The presence of commensal microbiota—benign microorganisms that reside in the body—enhances the activity of...

Skeletal Stem Cells in “Resting Zone” Actually Are Hard at Work

Skeletal stem cells are valuable because researchers believe they can heal many types of...

Low-Level Laser Therapy: An Alternative to Opioids in Dentistry

What if you had technology that could reduce your patients’ pain, improve their wound...

Protein That Halts Gum Inflammation Also May Improve Stem Cell Transplants

A protein called Del-1 prevents inflammatory cells from moving into the gums, making it...

Caffeine May Increase Orthodontic Tooth Movement

That cup of coffee may wake you up in the morning, but it also...