journal of dental research
Forsyth team gains new insight on childhood dental disease
Researchers at The Forsyth Institute have made a significant discovery about the nature of childhood dental disease. The scientific studies led by Anne Tanner, BDS, Ph.D., identified a new pathogen connected to severe early childhood caries (cavitie…
IADR/AADR Journal of Dental Research releases large studies on osteonecrosis of the jaw
Alexandria, VA — Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a debilitating bone condition that affects the jaws and occurs as a result of reduced local blood supply to the bone. The literature in this area has been severely limited since most investigation…
NIDCR funding to US dental schools diminished from 2005 to 2009
Adding to the national debate on the state of dental research in U.S. dental schools, an article released today titled “Total NIH Support to U.S. Dental Schools, 2005-2009”, published in the International and American Associations for Dental Researc…
Growth factor regenerates tooth supporting structures: Results of a large randomized clinical trial
Alexandria, Va., USA — It is well known that oral infection progressively destroys periodontal tissues and is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. A major goal of periodontal treatment is regeneration of the tissues lost to periodontitis. Un…