Dental School news
Meyer Named Fellow in Biomaterials Science and Engineering
Anne E. Meyer of Eggertsville, director of the Buffalo site of the Industry/University Center for Biosurfaces (IUCB), has been named a fellow in biomaterials science and engineering by the International Union of Societies for Biomaterials Science and Engineering (IUSBSE).
International Association for Dental Research to Honor Fischman
Stuart Fischman, D.M.D., professor emeritus of oral diagnostic sciences in the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, will receive the 2008 Pharmacology/Therapeutics/Toxicology Research Award from the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) at its 86th General Session and Exhibition to be held July 2-5 in Toronto.
Takeuchi, Zambon Named SUNY Distinguished Professors
University at Buffalo faculty members Kenneth J. Takeuchi and Joseph J. Zambon have been named SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professors.
"Swish and Spit" Test Can Provide Early Evidence of Oral Cancer
Epithelial cells of the mouth collected by a simple "swish and spit" method can be used to detect potential early evidence of oral cancer, a preliminary study conducted by researchers at the University at Buffalo and Roswell Park Cancer Institute has shown.
Antibacterial Toothpaste and Tongue Scraping Eliminate Halitosis
A study conducted by dental researchers at the University at Buffalo has confirmed that brushing twice a day with toothpaste containing a bactericide and using a toothbrush with a tongue cleaner can eliminate halitosis, easing social strain and protecting teeth and gums in the process.
HPV, Periodontitis Work in Tandem to Increase Risk of Tongue Cancer
Persons with periodontitis who also are infected with human papillomavirus (HPV) are at increased risk of developing tongue cancer, new research conducted at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine has shown.
Corticosteroids Can Ease Recovery from Wisdom Tooth Surgery
A new meta-analysis of oral surgery studies by researchers in the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine has found that corticosteroids lessen swelling and jaw stiffness significantly during post-surgery recovery, but have minimal effect on pain.
Specific Bacterium Found in 100 Percent of Halitosis Patients
Oral biologists at the University at Buffalo have confirmed that a bacterium known as Solobacterium moorei is directly associated with chronic bad breath, or halitosis.
UB Member of "Salivation Army" Looks at Link Between Saliva and Good and Bad Bacteria in Mouth
A University at Buffalo oral biologist working in a field that has dubbed itself the "salivation army," Stefan Ruhl says many of his colleagues prefer more glamorous research topics than his chosen area of investigation.
Dental School's Annual "Give Kids a Smile" Day Set for Feb. 1
Children who don't have access to dental care are encouraged to sign up for the annual "Give Kids a Smile" day on Feb. 1, conducted by the School of Dental Medicine at the University at Buffalo and the Pediatric Dental Clinic at Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo.