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After targeting the immune system to treat gum disease in mice, researcher hopes for human trial
Research in dentistry is evolving from merely addressing symptoms. A study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh has shown that targeting the immune...
Will Canada’s federal dental plan close gaps in provincial coverage?
When asked whether the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will ultimately bridge provincial gaps in public dental insurance coverage, Douglas E. Angus strikes...
Son charged with first-degree murder of prominent dental industry leader
The BC Prosecution Service has approved one count of first-degree murder against the son of Henry Doyle, a 58-year-old prominent figure in the...
Study: Social media influences students’ decisions on aesthetic dental treatments
Social media, initially intended for personal use, is now increasingly utilized by businesses to promote their products and services, including dental practices.
To gauge...
Bacteria behind gum disease worsens arthritis, study shows
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University have discovered that Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, a bacterium known to cause gum disease, can exacerbate rheumatoid arthritis...