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August 1, 2008 - Scientists Develop Sensitive Salivary Sensor
June 24, 2008 -- NIDCR Turns Sixty
March 25, 2008 - Scientists Launch First Comprehensive Database of Human Oral Microbiome
Archived News Releases
News Releases - 2007
September 25, 2007 - NIDCR Launches GWAS Studies
September 9, 2007 - Researchers Isolate Adult Stem Cells for First Time in Tendon
August 8, 2007 - Lab on a Chip for Oral Cancer Shows Promise
July 18, 2007 - Nature's Secrets Yield New Adhesive Material
April 11, 2007 - Salivary Diagnostic Device Shows Promise
January 3, 2007 - Scientists Discover How Maternal Smoking Can Cause Cleft Lip and Palate
News Releases - 2006
November 1, 2006 - Study Finds Periodontal Treatment Does Not Lower Preterm Birth Risk
October 23, 2006 - Researchers Report Initial Success in Promising Approach to Prevent Tooth Decay
September 21, 2006 - Gene Offers New Lead in Cleft Lip and Palate Research
April 18, 2006 - Studies Evaluate Health Effects of Dental Amalgam Fillings in Children
April 10, 2006 - Novel Device Shows Potential in Better Detecting Oral Cancer
August 28, 2006 - Mitochondrial DNA Sequencing Tool Updated
January 31, 2006 - Researchers Studying Diabetes Find a Possible Cause of Infertility
January 26, 2006 - Nature Suggests a Promising Strategy for Artificial Bone
News Releases - 2005
December 5, 2005 - NIDCR Launches Important Study on Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle Disorders
November 1, 2005 - Dr. Rita Colwell Delivers Barmes Global Health Lecture on November 15
August 15, 2005 - Scientists Find Cell Surface Enzyme Matriptase Causes Cancer
July 18, 2005 - New Lead Reported in Tumor Angiogenesis
March 31, 2005 - NIDCR Awards Grants for New Practice-Based Initiative
February 7, 2005 - Study Finds Direct Association Between Cardiovascular Disease and Periodontal Bacteria
News Releases - 2004
December 20, 2004 - Researchers Report Early Success Using Saliva to Detect Oral Cancer
December 7, 2004 - NIDCR Launches Unique Initiative on Oral Biofilm
August 11, 2004 - Protein From Oral Pathogen Can Clear Medical Devices of Bacteria
August 18, 2004 - Researchers Report New Gene Test for Isolated Cleft Lip and Palate
July 23, 2004 - Scientists Discover Role of Bone Sialoprotein in Tumor Cell Invasion
July 8, 2004 - Human Periodontal Ligament Stem Cells Isolated for the First Time
May 26, 2004 - Oral Bacterium Linked To Preterm Births in Mice
May 4, 2004 - Periodontal Disease: Early Progress Reported in Tissue Engineering
May 4, 2004 - Scientists Identify Candidate Genes in Tumor Regression
May 3, 2004 - Animal Studies Show Promise Treating Severe Chronic Pain
March 29, 2004 - Scientists Finish Sequencing Genome of Oral Pathogen
March 9, 2004 - Researchers Report Progress in Salivary Gland Gene Transfer
February 25, 2004 - NIDCR Patient Overcomes Obstacles, Helps Others
January 22, 2004 - Gene Therapy in Salivary Glands Could Lead to Promising Applications in Oral Disease
News Releases - 2003
December 1, 2003 - Scientists Report Early Progress in Tissue Engineering Mandibular Condyle
October 21, 2003 - Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Sjogren’s Syndrome in an Animal Model
August 4, 2003 - Scientists Report Important Lead in Studying Possible Association Between Periodontal and Cardiovascular Disease
July 17, 2003 - Scientists Report Key Discovery in Organ Development
July 3, 2003 - Scientists Create Mouse Model That Mimics Human Dental Disorder
April 21, 2003 - Scientists Discover Unique Source of Postnatal Stem Cells
March 27, 2003 - Scientists Report Important New Data in Adult Stem Cell Debate
News Releases - 2002
October 17, 2002 - Scientists Turn Early Fat Cells into Bone Cells in the Laboratory
October 16, 2002 - Scientists Decipher Genome Sequence of S.Mutans
October 1, 2002 - Scientists Identify Key Gene Involved in Cleft Lip and Palate
July 1, 2002 - Scientists Report New Resin Matrix Passes Initial Tests
June 4, 2002 - Scientists Extend Life Span of Adult Bone Marrow Stromal Stem Cells
April 1, 2002 - Scientists Discover First Gene Involved in Gum Overgrowth
News Releases - 2001
December 21, 2001 - Scientists Discover Key Signaling Protein
October 1, 2001 - NIDCR Funds Centers for Research to Reduce Oral Health Disparities
June 12, 2001 - Scientists Sequence Genome of Major Periodontal Disease Bacterium
March 28, 2001 - More Rigorous Studies Needed to Advance Emerging Dental Caries Diagnosticand Management Strategies, Says NIH Consensus Panel
News Releases - 2000
October 1, 2000 - Topical Application of a Protein Heals Wounds
July 31, 2000 - Lawrence Tabak, D.D.S., Ph.D., Named Director, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
July 27, 2000 - Animal Model Shows Pain and Tissue Injury in Newborns Alters Nerve Circuitry and Reaction to Pain Later in Life
May 25, 2000 - First-ever Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health Finds Profound Disparities in Nation's Population
March 21, 2000 - Gene Tracking Follows Cells From Embryo To Adult
March 16, 2000 - Discovery of Taste Receptors May Make Bitter a Bygone Taste
January 21, 2000 - Obesity Gene Controls Bone Density Via Brain Pathway
Science News In Brief
Current Science News In Briefs
Marker of Salivary Progenitor Cells Identified
From Oncogenes to DNA Methylation
Defining Cells One Pathway At a Time
A Look at Pregnancy and Dental Care
Rethinking Isolated Cleft Palate
Study Finds Tooth Eruption Accelerated in Kids with Diabetes
Study Evaluates Oral Care and Bacteremia Risk
Study Evaluates Periodontal Disease Contributing to Diabetes Risk
GWAS Study Looks Into Clefting, Dental Conditions
Self-Assembling Sacs and Membranes Reported
First Lead into Molecular Interplay that Produces Trigeminal Ganglion
Molecular Targeting Reverses Craniofacial Defects in Mice
Consortium Publishes Salivary Proteome
PBRN Offers Overview of Clinical Research Primer
Scientists Report Oral Alterations May Help Diagnose Rare Condition
Porous Implant Shows Promise
Study Compares Protein Expression of P. Gingivalis
Archive
2007
A Closer Look at Treating Chronic Periodontitis
Bottled Water, Fluoride Intake, and Risk of Decay in Young Children
COMT Gene: From Gene Variations to Secondary Structures
Conceptual Model for Influences on Children's Oral Health
Dental School Measures Effect of NIDCR R25 Grant
Early Success Reported Regenerating Tooth Root/Periodontal Complex
Key Interaction Elucidated in Fetal Bone Development
Load-Bearing Protein in Mussels Identified
Looking to Nature to Coat Nanomaterials
Making Sense of Hypusine
Mathematical Model of Fluid Secretion in a Salivary Gland
More Mutations Contribute to Nonsyndromic Cleft Lip and/or Palate
Mussel Inspired Polymer Coating Reported
Nanocomposite Fillings Show Promise in Fighting Secondary Decay
NIDCR Scientists Identify Enzyme Involved in Tumor Angiogenesis
NIDCR Scientists Isolate First Cartilage Forming Precursor Cells
Possible Association of Chronic Periodontitis and Tongue Cancer Reported
Protein Increases Hardness of Dental Enamel
Researchers Create Promising Antifouling Film
Researchers Demonstrate Control Point for Gene-Based Therapies
Researchers Develop Stronger Calcium Phosphate Cement for Craniofacial Bone Repair
Researchers Report Chemical Rescue of Cleft Palate in Mice
Researchers Seek Subphenotypes for Oral Clefts
Role of SOS1 in Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis Elucidated
Scientists Characterize Mesenchymal Cells from Cranial Sutures
Scientists Complete Full Sequence of Opportunistic Oral Bacterium
Scientists Identify Muscle Forming Cells
Scientists Report on Recessive Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Study Evaluates Commensal and Pathogenic Bacteria in Oral Biofilm
Study Examines Impact of Rigorous Dental Care on Bacterial Profile in Subgingival Space
Study Examines Origin of Neural Crest Gene Regulatory Network
Study Explores miRNAs in Inflammatory Muscle Pain
Suppression of Programmed Cell Death in Salivary Gland
Survey Examines Treating Deep Caries
Tonsils May Play a Role in HIV Transmission
2006
A 25-Gene Array Proves Promising in Detection of Oral Cancer
Discovery Elucidates Bacterial Coaggregation in Oral Biofilm
Discovery Suggests Oral Bacterium’s Possible Mechanistic Role in Heart Disease
Drug Shows Promise in Laboratory as Oral Cancer Treatment
Drug Shows Promise Preventing Periodontal Bone Loss
Early Oral Biofilm May Be More Variable Than Once Thought
Elusive Sour Taste Cells Identified
Enamel Proteins More Versatile Than Once Thought
First "Smart" Antimicrobial Reported
Gene Identified as Cause of Recently Discovered Craniofacial Abnormality
Gene Identified for Osteogenesis Imperfecta
How Common is Xerostomia?
Imaging Technique Shows Promise in Detecting Early Signs of Tooth Decay
Mixed Results on Benefits of Statins for Chronic Periodontitis
Molecule Directly Implicated For First Time In Pain Signaling
New Clues Into Onset of Chronic Periodontitis
New Model for Salivary Gland Tumors
New Route of Pain Transmission Discovered
Novel Lead in Endocarditis Research
Oral Bacterium May Have Greater Role in Systemic Disease Than Previously Thought
Oral Bacterium Proves More Unique Than Once Thought
Oral Cancer Visualization Tool Fares Well Clinically
Pellicle Brief
Promising Molecular Target Reported in Candida albicans
Proof of Principle Gene Signature Reported For Head and Neck Cancer
Protein Complex Linked to Pain Hypersensitivity
Rapid Detection of Submicroscopic Chromosomal Rearrangements
Regulator of Fungal Biofilm Identified
Researchers Making Headway with Headpin
Scientists Characterize Ion Channel in Salivary Gland
Scientists Identify New Resolvin
Signaling Molecule May Help Fight Biofilm-Related Infections
Signaling Pathway Defined in Common Head and Neck Cancer
Study Details Process Involved in Inflammatory Resolution
Study Evaluates Fluoride Intake and Risk of Fluorosis
Study Explores Salivary Mitochondrial DNA Levels and Cancer
Study Finds Periodontal Care Not Linked to Low Birthweight Babies
Study Links Alcohol Consumption to Premalignant Oral Lesions
Study Shows DNA Methylation Involved in Common Head and Neck Cancer
Study Shows How P. Gingivalis Might Spread From Cell to Cell
Study Shows Transcription Factor Plays Key Role in Pain Process
Study Suggests How Oral Bacterium Might Cause Cardiovascular Disease
Study Takes Closer Look at Acquired Immunity in Periodontal Disease
Two Papers Link Irf6 to Skin Development
2005
Advance in Genetics of Cleft Lip and Palate
Bioprocessor Shows Tremendous Promise In Preliminary Studies
Chemo Drug Shows Preclinical Promise Against Head and Neck Cancer
Comprehensive Candida Albicans Database Launched
Deciphering Signal Transduction in S. Mutans
Does a Parent's Age Increase Risk of Conceiving Child with Oral Clefts?
Evidence Based Study of Periodontal Defects After Third Molar Surgery
Findings Suggest Fluoride Supplements During Pregnancy Provide Little or No Benefit
First Gene Profile of Oral Pathogen as It Invades Coronary Artery
Further Preclinical Progress in Salivary Gland Gene Transfer
Immune Mechanism Discovered
Important Clue in How Certain Oral Bacteria Might Contribute to Heart Condition
Important New Advance in Coaxing Muscle-Derived Stem Cells to Regenerate Bone
Key Finding in How Tumor Cells Invade Healthy Tissues
Key Insight Into Dental Enamel Formation
Latest On Viral Protein And B-Cell Cancers
Link Between Extra Centrosomes And Tumor Cells Elucidated
Measuring Toughness Of Dentin-Enamel Junction
More Early Progress in Tissue Engineering Replacement Joints
Mouse Model for Osteoarthritis of TMJ
New Analytical Tool Applied for First Time to Oral Cancer
New Bioinformatics Tool for Oral Pathogens
New Comparison of Commonly Consumed Fluids and Risk of Early Childhood Caries
New Data Suggest Chronic Periodontitis Involves More Oral Bacteria Than Previously Thought
New Lead in Oral Resistance to HIV-1 Infection
New Lead in Salivary Diagnostics
No Association Found Between Amalgam Fillings and Diabetic Neuropathy
Novel Modeling Analysis of Drug Targeting Strategy
Predicted Protein May Be Important in Biofilm Formation
Progress in Dissecting a Key Immune Signal
Promising New Polymer and Dental Material Reported
Protein Induces Dental Pulp Stem Cells Into Dentin-Forming Odontoblasts
Scientists Describe Oral Bacterium's Interaction with Immune Cells
Study Characterizes Oral Complications of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Children
Study Clarifies Inhibition of Osteoblast Maturation
Study Correlates Antimicrobial Peptides and Tooth Decay in Children
Study Evaluates Zirconia Based Fixed Partial Dentures
Study Finds Possible Association Between Amoxicillin and Enamel Malformation
Study Finds Possible Association Between Amoxicillin and Enamel Malformation
Study Reappraises Periodontal-Cardiovascular Disease Link
Studying Cancer In 3-D
Toluidine Blue Staining Identifies High-Risk Premalignant Oral Lesions
Why Eating Salmon Might Be Good For You
2004
Caspase Inhibitors And Possible Bone Loss
Discovery Of Genes Involved In Nervous System Development
Latest Microarray Gene Profiles Of Head And Neck Cancer
New Clue Into How Opportunistic Virus Evades Immune System
New Cost-Assessment Study
New Data on Prevalence of Dental Caries in Immigrant Children
New Finding In Tooth Formation
New Findings With Rho GTPases
New Lead in Refractory Periodontitis
Study Describes Boron Transport
Interviews with Oral Health Researchers
A Closer Look at Developing a Lab on a Chip for Oral Cancer
A Conversation with NIDCR Director Lawrence Tabak
Antibody Technique Shows Diagnostic Promise
Bioadhesion: An Amino Acid Like No Other
Bringing the Promise of Molecular Medicine to Oral Cancer Screening
Building a Better Dental Composite
Building a Dental Practice-Based Research Network
Building a Dental Practice-Based Research Network
Chronic Periodontitis: Geographic Differences in the Oral Biofilm
Cleft Lip and Palate: Van der Woude Syndrome
Craniofacial Research: Scientists Report New Lead in Craniofacial Development
Dental Enamel: From Matrix to Microribbons
Dental Enamel: From Matrix to Microribbons
Let's Talk OPPERA: A New Study on TMJ Disorders
Localized Aggressive Periodontitis: Pinning Down the Long Suspected Role of Aa
Looking at the Periodontal-Systemic Disease Connection
Looking to the Future: Systems Biology
Looking to the Future: Systems Biology
Meet the 2005 Kreshover Lecturer: Dr. Charles Serhan
Pain Research: Past, Present, and Future
Periodontal Research: Pathways to Progress
Research Experience Propels NIDCR Summer Intern to Intel Finals
Scientists Discover Candidate Salivary Markers for Sjogren’s Syndrome
Scientists Elucidate Function of Novel Protein Involved in Head and Neck Cancer
Scientists Report New Leads in the Surprising Evolutionary Biology of a Common Oral Pathogen
Study May Help Head and Neck Cancer Patients Find Relief From Dry Mouth
The Impact of the NIH Roadmap in Shaping Dental Research in the 21st Century
TP3 and the Prognosis of Head and Neck Cancer
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