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PRP, PRGF, and PRF: The Acronyms that Heal in Dentistry

Drawing blood in the dental office is a regular occurrence. It’s unavoidable, really. Gums...

Periodontitis May Double Risk of High Blood Pressure

Adults with periodontitis may be significantly more likely to have higher blood pressure than...

Implant Coating May Suppress Inflammatory Responses

Researchers at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) have developed a new method for...

Simulated Efferocytosis May Promote Bone Regeneration

Owing to a rare genetic mutation, individuals with leukocyte adhesion deficiency type 1 (LAD1)...

Unique White Blood Cells Indicate Onset of Inflammatory Diseases

Researchers at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry have discovered something about neutrophils,...

Dental Professor Receives Grant to Develop Crohn’s Disease Treatment

Associate professor Scott Kachlany, PhD, of the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine Department of...

Grants to Target Research Into Gum Disease, Bone Loss, and More

Researchers with the University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Oral Biology have received six...

Research to Investigate How Good Oral Bacteria Can Become Fatal

Researchers at the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine have received a $239,000...

Saliva Antibodies Offer Clues to Mortality Risks

Lower levels of antibodies in saliva are associated with an elevated risk of mortality...

Coating Inhibits Immune System Attacks on Implants

Implants can save smiles, but they also can trigger attacks by the body’s immune...