New research suggests that while vaping can increase plaque and inflammation, its effects on gum disease remain unclear. Should vapers be worried? Here’s what the latest science reveals. Study: The impact of e-cigarette use on periodontal health: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Image Credit: My Ocean Production / Shutterstock Bleeding gums and tooth loss might seem like … Read more
Changes to the intermediate filament (IF) protein, vimentin, were found to promote tumor growth by increasing cancer stemness in an estrogen independent manner. Targeting vimentin and/or the long noncoding RNA (lncRNA) ‘XIST’ could be an effective therapeutic strategy for treating aggressive breast cancer. Vimentin is a type III intermediate filament (IF) protein normally expressed in … Read more
Regular dental flossing is linked to a lower risk for ischemic stroke, primarily by reducing systemic inflammation, which can lead to atrial fibrillation (AF) increasing the likelihood of a cardioembolic event, new research suggested. The reduced risk is independent of oral care such as regular teeth brushing and visits to the dentist, the research showed. … Read more
Researchers are trying to find out what happens to teeth’s enamel as we age. (iStock) Researchers from the University of Washington and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have examined the atomic composition of enamel samples from two human teeth—one from a 22-year-old and one from a 56-year-old. Their study, published in Communications Materials on− Dec. … Read more
This study analyzed the frequency of scientific publication by undergraduate dental students at a private Peruvian university over seven years, revealing an overall publication rate of 9.35%. A notable trend was the predominance of publications in Dental Public Health, while specialties like Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Endodontics had no representation. This pattern may reflect … Read more