Immunotherapy for gum disease? Study in mice shows promise

Microparticles containing the immune-modulating compound CCL2. Credit: Julie Kobyra, University of Pittsburgh Targeting the immune system could prevent or treat periodontal disease (PD), a common but serious disease of the

The impact of early childhood exposure to fluoride on cognitive neurodevelopment

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) and the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) has announced the publication of

One in three kids will injure their mouth or teeth—here’s what to do when it happens

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Every parent has witnessed it: A toddler takes a bad tumble, a youngster flies off their bike, a Little Leaguer has an unfortunate encounter with an