Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) has been used to aid in the healing of certain wounds such as hypoperfused grafts, side effects from radiation therapy,.

It has been known for many years that saliva plays a critical role in fighting tooth decay. More than 30 years of research.

The results of a study released at the 2005 American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting indicated success with a nicotine vaccine genetically engineered.

Three years ago, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) grantees and colleagues identified 9 genes with expression patterns that are markedly.

In 1994 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published guidelines for preventing the transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in healthcare facilities. These.

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Dental researchers have long viewed the tooth decay-causing bacterium Streptococcus mutans as one of the most biologically interesting organisms in the mouth. In.

The term nociception refers to the sensory component of pain. It refers to the intricate, highway-like network of sensory transmission within the body,.

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a bloodborne and sexually transmitted virus. Rates of new infection and acute disease are highest among adults, but.

Helicobacter pylori is one of the most common bacterial infections, and has been isolated from the oral cavity, saliva, and dental plaque. In.