DENTAL RESEARCH

Researchers Find the Mechanism Behind Potential Anticancer Properties in Lidocaine

Lidocaine is a widely used local anesthetic in dentistry, known for its ability to successfully inhibit pain signals from sensory neurons, typically administered through topical creams or injections. Additionally, it has been found to have potential anticancer properties.1 Past research...

The Mystery of Tooth Enamel Defects: A New Autoimmune Disorder Discovered

Tooth enamel is the most mineralized substance within the human body. However, for approximately one in every ten individuals and one-third of children with celiac disease, the enamel exhibits defects. Enamel defects, as seen in amelogenesis imperfecta, render teeth...

Mendelian Randomization Analyses Look for Causal Relationships between Oral Health and Cognitive Decline

It's estimated that around 4% of American adults over age 65 have been diagnosed with dementia.1 Studies in the past have indicated that poor oral health and cognitive decline have an association. One such study found that tooth retention...

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