A chewing gum that could reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission A chewing gum that could reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission In experiments using saliva samples from COVID-19 patients, the gum, which contains the ACE2 protein, neutralized the virus, according to research led by School of Dental Medicine scientists.
‘Nanozyme’ therapy prevents harmful dental plaque buildup Pairing iron oxide nanoparticles with hydrogen peroxide results in a precisely targeted treatment for killing harmful oral bacteria, breaking down dental plaque, and even diagnosing harmful oral biofilms, according to a new study. (Image: Courtesy of the study authors) ‘Nanozyme’ therapy prevents harmful dental plaque buildup An iron-oxide nanoparticle that is FDA-approved to treat anemia acts as an enzyme to activate hydrogen peroxide to suppress the growth of tooth-decay-causing biofilms in the human mouth, according to a study led by the School of Dental Medicine.
7 superfoods for your teeth AARP.org 7 superfoods for your teeth Dean Mark Wolff of the School of Dental Medicine said low-sugar, high-fiber diets can help protect teeth and gums. “You’re not just feeding yourself—you’re feeding all the good and bad bacteria that live in your mouth,” he said. A two-pronged approach to keep rheumatoid arthritis in check Painful inflammation characterizes rheumatoid arthritis, but a new study points to a possibly strategy to alleviate it: boosting levels of the protein DEL-1. A two-pronged approach to keep rheumatoid arthritis in check A new study led by George Hajishengallis of the School of Dental Medicine shows that the protein DEL-1 could reduce the painful inflammation of RA in an animal model. Smart dental implants A “smart” dental implant could improve upon current devices by employing biofilm-resisting nanoparticles and a light powered by biomechanical forces to promote health of the surrounding gum tissue. (Image: Courtesy of Albert Kim) Smart dental implants Geelsu Hwang of the School of Dental Medicine and colleagues are developing a smart dental implant that resists bacterial growth and generates its own electricity through chewing and brushing to power a tissue-rejuvenating light. Nerve repair, with help from stem cells Across-disciplinary Penn team is pioneering a new approach to peripheral nerve repair. Nerve repair, with help from stem cells School of Dental Medicine and Perelman School of Medicine researchers teamed up to create a novel approach to surgically repairing injured peripheral nerves that relies on the versatility of gingiva-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Adding dental coverage to Medicare makes a lot of sense—except to dentists LA Times Adding dental coverage to Medicare makes a lot of sense—except to dentists Allison Hoffman of the Carey Law School is quoted on how the current dental insurance system is unsustainable. New engineering approaches to address unmet oral health needs Time-lapsed fluorescence imaging captures how fungi can be killed precisely. Such approaches can improve how tooth decay-causing biofilms might be targeted. (Image: CiPD) New engineering approaches to address unmet oral health needs With a new NIH training grant, awards, and new faculty and publications, the recently launched Center for Innovation & Precision Dentistry is leveraging technological advancements to improve oral health. Pulling wisdom teeth can improve long-term taste function Pulling wisdom teeth can improve long-term taste function A Penn Medicine study shows, for the first time, positive long-term effects of third molar extraction on taste. Penn finds a surprising benefit to wisdom tooth surgery: better taste Philadelphia Inquirer Penn finds a surprising benefit to wisdom tooth surgery: better taste Research by Richard Doty of the Perelman School of Medicine and Dane Kim, a student in the School of Dental Medicine, found that people who have had wisdom teeth removed had a slightly stronger sense of taste over time. Earlier studies have focused on the temporary loss of taste associated with the procedure. Load More
A two-pronged approach to keep rheumatoid arthritis in check Painful inflammation characterizes rheumatoid arthritis, but a new study points to a possibly strategy to alleviate it: boosting levels of the protein DEL-1. A two-pronged approach to keep rheumatoid arthritis in check A new study led by George Hajishengallis of the School of Dental Medicine shows that the protein DEL-1 could reduce the painful inflammation of RA in an animal model.
Smart dental implants A “smart” dental implant could improve upon current devices by employing biofilm-resisting nanoparticles and a light powered by biomechanical forces to promote health of the surrounding gum tissue. (Image: Courtesy of Albert Kim) Smart dental implants Geelsu Hwang of the School of Dental Medicine and colleagues are developing a smart dental implant that resists bacterial growth and generates its own electricity through chewing and brushing to power a tissue-rejuvenating light.
Nerve repair, with help from stem cells Across-disciplinary Penn team is pioneering a new approach to peripheral nerve repair. Nerve repair, with help from stem cells School of Dental Medicine and Perelman School of Medicine researchers teamed up to create a novel approach to surgically repairing injured peripheral nerves that relies on the versatility of gingiva-derived mesenchymal stem cells.
Adding dental coverage to Medicare makes a lot of sense—except to dentists LA Times Adding dental coverage to Medicare makes a lot of sense—except to dentists Allison Hoffman of the Carey Law School is quoted on how the current dental insurance system is unsustainable. New engineering approaches to address unmet oral health needs Time-lapsed fluorescence imaging captures how fungi can be killed precisely. Such approaches can improve how tooth decay-causing biofilms might be targeted. (Image: CiPD) New engineering approaches to address unmet oral health needs With a new NIH training grant, awards, and new faculty and publications, the recently launched Center for Innovation & Precision Dentistry is leveraging technological advancements to improve oral health. Pulling wisdom teeth can improve long-term taste function Pulling wisdom teeth can improve long-term taste function A Penn Medicine study shows, for the first time, positive long-term effects of third molar extraction on taste. Penn finds a surprising benefit to wisdom tooth surgery: better taste Philadelphia Inquirer Penn finds a surprising benefit to wisdom tooth surgery: better taste Research by Richard Doty of the Perelman School of Medicine and Dane Kim, a student in the School of Dental Medicine, found that people who have had wisdom teeth removed had a slightly stronger sense of taste over time. Earlier studies have focused on the temporary loss of taste associated with the procedure. Load More
New engineering approaches to address unmet oral health needs Time-lapsed fluorescence imaging captures how fungi can be killed precisely. Such approaches can improve how tooth decay-causing biofilms might be targeted. (Image: CiPD) New engineering approaches to address unmet oral health needs With a new NIH training grant, awards, and new faculty and publications, the recently launched Center for Innovation & Precision Dentistry is leveraging technological advancements to improve oral health.
Pulling wisdom teeth can improve long-term taste function Pulling wisdom teeth can improve long-term taste function A Penn Medicine study shows, for the first time, positive long-term effects of third molar extraction on taste.
Penn finds a surprising benefit to wisdom tooth surgery: better taste Philadelphia Inquirer Penn finds a surprising benefit to wisdom tooth surgery: better taste Research by Richard Doty of the Perelman School of Medicine and Dane Kim, a student in the School of Dental Medicine, found that people who have had wisdom teeth removed had a slightly stronger sense of taste over time. Earlier studies have focused on the temporary loss of taste associated with the procedure.