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An experimental gel developed by arthritis researchers at Columbia's College of Dental Medicine can reduce osteoarthritis in animals when injected into the joints.
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New students of Columbia's College of Dental Medicine donned their white coats for the first time and were welcomed into the dentistry profession by the school's faculty.
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An oral microbiologist who collaborates with dentists and doctors discovers what our bodies already knew: Everything is connected.
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College of Dental Medicine graduate Alejandro Salcedo was drawn to dentistry because the profession can bring about change in people’s lives.
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- March 11, 2019
Researchers at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine have determined how a common oral bacteria often implicated in tooth decay accelerates the growth of colon cancer.
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- February 11, 2019
New research in mice suggests omega-3s may help prevent miscarriage, preterm delivery, and stillbirth caused by uterine infections with bacteria commonly found in the mouth.
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- December 5, 2018
The College of Dental Medicine will be able to provide dental care for more children in need with a new mobile dental clinic.
- May 15, 2018
"Dentistry combines science, art, finesse, and communication," says Yumna Piracha, DDS'18. "It's my way of using my knowledge and skill to better serve the community."
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- February 13, 2018
Dennis Mitchell, DDS, was elected to the board of directors of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, the most pre-eminent voice for diversity in higher education in the United States.
- January 25, 2018
Columbia is leading the way toward personalized dentistry, using digital technology and information science to stretch the boundaries of dental research and education.
- May 26, 2017
Frequent users of cannabis—including marijuana and hashish—are more likely to have gum disease, Columbia University dental researchers have found.
- December 21, 2016
The oral health of children on Medicaid lags behind their privately insured peers, even though they receive the same amount of dental care.
- November 3, 2016
Gene mutations that affect drug metabolism may explain higher hospitalization rates for some older adults taking multiple medications.
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- October 10, 2016
Researchers from Columbia College of Dental Medicine have identified stem cells in the jaw bone that can make new cartilage and repair damaged joints.
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