Research Brief
Advances in laser and light-based imaging technologies may change the face of modern dentistry.
NIDCR News 2019
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NIDCR-supported researchers developed magnetic nanoparticle robots that destroy and remove biofilms from surfaces.
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Your mouth is home to about 700 species of germs, like bacteria, fungus, and more. NIDCR-supported scientists study how some microbes maybe helpful, while others may harm our health.
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Immune Cells Turn on Itch Sensory Pathway
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Regenerative medicine researchers can envision a not-too-distant future when stem cells help to treat periodontal disease, broken jaws, craniofacial defects, and more.
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How Oral Bacteria Build Microbial Communities
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Older adults are keeping more of their natural teeth than in previous decades, and complete tooth loss continues to decline, according to an analysis by NIDCR scientists.