The research reveals how targeting the KMT2D gene could help correct oral disorders and prevent craniofacial birth defects.

To sustain high rates of transmitter release, synaptic terminals must rapidly re-supply vesicles to release sites and prime them for exocytosis. Here we describe imaging of single synaptic ...

Fluoride varnish, easily and quickly applied to a child’s teeth, is an affordable and effective way to help prevent cavities.

As many of the symptoms are subtle, they get easily dismissed, delaying diagnosis. Here are five signs of oral cancer that often go unnoticed, along with tips to reduce risk.

In March, he received the prestigious American Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) Joseph Lister ...

Nanoplastics can compromise intestinal integrity in mice by altering the interactions between the gut microbiome and the host, according to a paper in Nature Communications. The study explores the ...

May 21, 2025, 10:23 AM EDT Bethany Heitman Contributing Editor Declining estrogen can cause dry mouth, increase your chances of getting cavities and make you prone to gum disease, according to ...

In addition, only 37% of Florida third graders had dental sealants. These thin coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of molars are proven to prevent up to 80% of cavities. Nationwide, 51.4% of kids ...

STRASBOURG, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New research from Smoke Free Sweden reveals oral nicotine pouches are a game-changer in Sweden’s path to becoming the world’s first smoke-free nation ...

AstraZeneca has reported the first clinical data with its oral PCSK9 inhibitor AZD0780, which it hopes could offer an alternative to current injectable drugs used to lower cholesterol.