The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has opened the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Prosthodontics specialty practice at UPMC Montefiore. This new clinic… Read more
Category: University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
Immunotherapy for Gum Disease? Study in Mice Shows Promise
Targeting the immune system could prevent or treat periodontal disease (PD), a common but serious disease of the gums, according to new research from the… Read more
Why do people have wisdom teeth?
Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars located at the very back of the mouth. They look just like the first and second molars,… Read more
To Fluoride or Not to Fluoride: Mixed Messages Complicate Oral Health Choices for Appalachian Moms
Mothers from Pittsburgh and throughout West Virginia receive conflicting information — and disinformation — about the use of fluoride to promote healthy teeth, leading to… Read more
Study Finds Inappropriate Opioid Prescribing is Common Among Dentists – but There’s a Movement to Change That
Older adults are more likely to be managing a few different health issues at any given time, which means they often end up with prescriptions… Read more