Hot Off the Press – Cavities and Cardio
Streptococcus sanguinis is a member of the human indigenous oral microbiota. It is a normal inhabitant of the healthy human mouth and appears to confer some resistance to cavities by slowing the growth of S. mutans, a cavity causing bacteria. However, if S sanguinis enters the bloodstream, for example through dental surgical procedures or even […]
11th Clinic and Research Day
Cheyanne Warren The 11th clinic and research day took place on Thursday April 18th. There were 38 poster presentations from the faculty and students in the dental school. The posters covered a wide variety of research areas reflecting the diverse nature of research that takes place within the school. All of the posters featured topically […]
Faculty Research – Who’s Who in SOD Dr SE Sahingur
Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease initiated by multiple pathogens. However, periodontal tissue destruction occurs as a result of exaggerated inflammatory response to these pathogens only in certain susceptible individuals. In addition, the uncontrolled, chronic periodontal inflammation is not only confined to local oral tissues but also contributes to the inflammation at distant sites affecting systemic […]