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Archive
2008
December
Teledentistry Shows Potential to Assist Rural Communities
Study Links Oral Bacteria and VAP
Complex Genetics of Dentin Disorders
Study Shows Fungal Molecule Can Kill Tumor Cells
November
New Analysis of Periodontitis Prevalence
NIDCR Scientists Find Pain Receptor Enhancer
October
Researchers Assemble Panel of Salivary Biomarkers
New Automated Approach Analyzes Protein Structure
September
Redundant Pathways in Tooth and Palate Development
August
Marker of Salivary Progenitor Cells Identified
From Oncogenes to DNA Methylation
Defining Cells One Pathway At a Time
July
A Look at Pregnancy and Dental Care
Rethinking Isolated Cleft Palate
June
Study Finds Tooth Eruption Accelerated in Kids with Diabetes
Study Evaluates Oral Care and Bacteremia Risk
May
Study Evaluates Periodontal Disease Contributing to Diabetes Risk
GWAS Study Looks Into Clefting, Dental Conditions
April
Self-Assembling Sacs and Membranes Reported
First Lead into Molecular Interplay that Produces Trigeminal Ganglion
Molecular Targeting Reverses Craniofacial Defects in Mice
March
Consortium Publishes Salivary Proteome
PBRN Offers Overview of Clinical Research Primer
February
Scientists Report Oral Alterations May Help Diagnose Rare Condition
Porous Implant Shows Promise
Study Compares Protein Expression of P. Gingivalis
2007
December
Mussel Inspired Polymer Coating Reported
November
Scientists Identify Muscle Forming Cells
Looking to Nature to Coat Nanomaterials
October
Bottled Water, Fluoride Intake, and Risk of Decay in Young Children
Researchers Seek Subphenotypes for Oral Clefts
September
Study Examines Origin of Neural Crest Gene Regulatory Network
Conceptual Model for Influences on Children's Oral Health
August
Study Evaluates Commensal and Pathogenic Bacteria in Oral Biofilm
Study Explores miRNAs in Inflammatory Muscle Pain
July
Tonsils May Play a Role in HIV Transmission
Researchers Develop Stronger Calcium Phosphate Cement for Craniofacial Bone Repair
Dental School Measures Effect of NIDCR R25 Grant
Mathematical Model of Fluid Secretion in a Salivary Gland
June
NIDCR Scientists Isolate First Cartilage Forming Precursor Cells
May
Role of SOS1 in Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis Elucidated
Survey Examines Treating Deep Caries
Possible Association of Chronic Periodontitis and Tongue Cancer Reported
Nanocomposite Fillings Show Promise in Fighting Secondary Decay
Researchers Report Chemical Rescue of Cleft Palate in Mice
April
More Mutations Contribute to Nonsyndromic Cleft Lip and/or Palate
Scientists Characterize Mesenchymal Cells from Cranial Sutures
Scientists Complete Full Sequence of Opportunistic Oral Bacterium
March
Protein Increases Hardness of Dental Enamel
A Closer Look at Treating Chronic Periodontitis
February
Making Sense of Hypusine
Researchers Create Promising Antifouling Film
Study Examines Impact of Rigorous Dental Care on Bacterial Profile in Subgingival Space
Researchers Demonstrate Control Point for Gene-Based Therapies
January
COMT Gene: From Gene Variations to Secondary Structures
Scientists Report on Recessive Osteogenesis Imperfecta
NIDCR Scientists Identify Enzyme Involved in Tumor Angiogenesis
Early Success Reported Regenerating Tooth Root/Periodontal Complex
Key Interaction Elucidated in Fetal Bone Development
Suppression of Programmed Cell Death in Salivary Gland
Load-Bearing Protein in Mussels Identified
2006
December
Oral Cancer Visualization Tool Fares Well Clinically
How Common is Xerostomia?
Pellicle Brief
Two Papers Link Irf6 to Skin Development
Scientists Identify New Resolvin
Proof of Principle Gene Signature Reported For Head and Neck Cancer
Study Evaluates Fluoride Intake and Risk of Fluorosis
Scientists Characterize Ion Channel in Salivary Gland
A 25-Gene Array Proves Promising in Detection of Oral Cancer
Gene Identified for Osteogenesis Imperfecta
November
Drug Shows Promise in Laboratory as Oral Cancer Treatment
New Route of Pain Transmission Discovered
Gene Identified as Cause of Recently Discovered Craniofacial Abnormality
Drug Shows Promise Preventing Periodontal Bone Loss
September
Study Details Process Involved in Inflammatory Resolution
Elusive Sour Taste Cells Identified
August
Regulator of Fungal Biofilm Identified
July
Discovery Elucidates Bacterial Coaggregation in Oral Biofilm
Study Shows DNA Methylation Involved in Common Head and Neck Cancer
Mixed Results on Benefits of Statins for Chronic Periodontitis
Discovery Suggests Oral Bacterium’s Possible Mechanistic Role in Heart Disease
June
Novel Lead in Endocarditis Research
May
Study Suggests How Oral Bacterium Might Cause Cardiovascular Disease
Rapid Detection of Submicroscopic Chromosomal Rearrangements
Promising Molecular Target Reported in Candida albicans
New Model for Salivary Gland Tumors
Oral Bacterium May Have Greater Role in Systemic Disease Than Previously Thought
April
Study Links Alcohol Consumption to Premalignant Oral Lesions
Signaling Molecule May Help Fight Biofilm-Related Infections
First "Smart" Antimicrobial Reported
Early Oral Biofilm May Be More Variable Than Once Thought
Study Takes Closer Look at Acquired Immunity in Periodontal Disease
March
Study Explores Salivary Mitochondrial DNA Levels and Cancer
Imaging Technique Shows Promise in Detecting Early Signs of Tooth Decay
New Clues Into Onset of Chronic Periodontitis
February
Study Finds Periodontal Care Not Linked to Low Birthweight Babies
Enamel Proteins More Versatile Than Once Thought
Signaling Pathway Defined in Common Head and Neck Cancer
January
Study Shows Transcription Factor Plays Key Role in Pain Process
Protein Complex Linked to Pain Hypersensitivity
Molecule Directly Implicated For First Time In Pain Signaling
Study Shows How P. Gingivalis Might Spread From Cell to Cell
Researchers Making Headway with Headpin
Oral Bacterium Proves More Unique Than Once Thought
2005
December
Protein Induces Dental Pulp Stem Cells Into Dentin-Forming Odontoblasts
November
Findings Suggest Fluoride Supplements During Pregnancy Provide Little or No Benefit
October
Study Finds Possible Association Between Amoxicillin and Enamel Malformation
New Comparison of Commonly Consumed Fluids and Risk of Early Childhood Caries
September
Study Characterizes Oral Complications of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Children
First Gene Profile of Oral Pathogen as It Invades Coronary Artery
Study Correlates Antimicrobial Peptides and Tooth Decay in Children
Toluidine Blue Staining Identifies High-Risk Premalignant Oral Lesions
New Analytical Tool Applied for First Time to Oral Cancer
Novel Modeling Analysis of Drug Targeting Strategy
New Data Suggest Chronic Periodontitis Involves More Oral Bacteria Than Previously Thought
August
Important New Advance in Coaxing Muscle-Derived Stem Cells to Regenerate Bone
Study Clarifies Inhibition of Osteoblast Maturation
Study Evaluates Zirconia Based Fixed Partial Dentures
Important Clue in How Certain Oral Bacteria Might Contribute to Heart Condition
Progress in Dissecting a Key Immune Signal
Evidence Based Study of Periodontal Defects After Third Molar Surgery
July
Mouse Model for Osteoarthritis of TMJ
New Bioinformatics Tool for Oral Pathogens
Study Reappraises Periodontal-Cardiovascular Disease Link
Key Finding in How Tumor Cells Invade Healthy Tissues
June
Deciphering Signal Transduction in S. Mutans
Promising New Polymer and Dental Material Reported
May
Scientists Describe Oral Bacterium's Interaction with Immune Cells
Chemo Drug Shows Preclinical Promise Against Head and Neck Cancer
More Early Progress in Tissue Engineering Replacement Joints
New Lead in Oral Resistance to HIV-1 Infection
Does a Parent's Age Increase Risk of Conceiving Child with Oral Clefts?
Predicted Protein May Be Important in Biofilm Formation
April
New Lead in Salivary Diagnostics
Immune Mechanism Discovered
Advance in Genetics of Cleft Lip and Palate
March
Why Eating Salmon Might Be Good For You
Measuring Toughness Of Dentin-Enamel Junction
Latest On Viral Protein And B-Cell Cancers
Studying Cancer In 3-D
No Association Found Between Amalgam Fillings and Diabetic Neuropathy
February
Key Insight Into Dental Enamel Formation
January
Further Preclinical Progress in Salivary Gland Gene Transfer
Comprehensive Candida Albicans Database Launched
Link Between Extra Centrosomes And Tumor Cells Elucidated
Bioprocessor Shows Tremendous Promise In Preliminary Studies
Study Finds Possible Association Between Amoxicillin and Enamel Malformation
2004
December
New Data on Prevalence of Dental Caries in Immigrant Children
Caspase Inhibitors And Possible Bone Loss
New Clue Into How Opportunistic Virus Evades Immune System
Study Describes Boron Transport
November
Latest Microarray Gene Profiles Of Head And Neck Cancer
New Finding In Tooth Formation
New Lead in Refractory Periodontitis
October
New Findings With Rho GTPases
Discovery Of Genes Involved In Nervous System Development
New Cost-Assessment Study
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