PENN DENTAL MEDICINE

Penn Dental Medicine Study Shows Innate Immune Training Aggravates Inflammatory Bone Loss

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PHILADELPHIA, May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Clinical research has long focused on ways to harness the actions of the immune system. From vaccines to immunotherapies, researchers have used their knowledge of the immune system to develop therapies to treat or prevent diseases from influenza to autoimmune disease and cancer. Now, researchers from Penn Dental Medicine and … Read more

Penn Dental Medicine Study Finds New Therapy Shows Promise Against Periodontal Diseases

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PHILADELPHIA, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Periodontal diseases, commonly known as gingivitis and periodontitis, remain a significant global health challenge, affecting nearly 60% of adults aged 65 and older and contributing to substantial medical, psychological, and financial burdens. Driven by a deregulated immune response to oral bacteria, chronic inflammation can not only lead to gum tissue … Read more