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Oral Biology News

You may soon be able to regrow lost teeth
1/16/18
NBC News interviewed Praveen Arany from the School of Dental Medicine about next generation dentistry. Arany discussed his work regarding tooth regeneration.
Why going to the dentist still seems stuck in the Stone Age
8/5/15
UB's Praveen Arany talks about how dental techniques have changed -- and stayed the same -- over the years.
The New York Times interviews UB expert on frequency of dental cleanings study
6/11/13
How often you have your teeth cleaned depends on your risk factors
Twenty UB Patents Awarded in 2010
3/25/11
In 2010, 20 patents were awarded to UB faculty covering a broad range of research, including calcium sulfate nanoparticles for bone regeneration; fast, efficient ways to produce novel pharmaceutical compounds; molecules that boost the potency of vaccines, novel anti-fouling coatings for ships and other marine vessels and a method of detecting bacterial-induced rhinosinusitis.
Dental iQ: New book on periodontal disease and health co-edited by oral biologist
11/22/10
An article on Dentistry iQ reports Robert Genco, SUNY Distinguished Professor of Oral Biology, is co-editor "Periodontal Disease and Overall Health: A Clinician's Guide," a new textbook that features 18 chapters of information regarding the relationship between oral and systemic diseases.
Reuters: Built of bacteria?
5/20/10
An article distributed by Reuters about the human gene catalog and how little is known about the many hundreds of different types of bacteria, viruses and yeast that inhabit people's skin, mouth, scalp and gut reports that in 2006, Steven Gill, associate professor of oral biology, estimated that 90 percent of the cells on the human body are actually bacteria.
UB Inventors Named on Patents in 2008
3/5/09
UB Inventors Named on Patents in 2008
Dental study results reported in variety of national press outlets
5/22/07
Results of a UB study that showed a link between gum disease and increased risk for tongue cancer received considerable attention among the national media.
Health Day News: Genco discusses advances is medical tests that use saliva
3/22/07
An article distributed by Health Day News on advances in the development of simple, cheap diagnostic tests based on the analysis of saliva quotes Robert Genco, SUNY Distinguished Professor of Oral Biology, who said, "The field is very exciting."
San Jose Mercury News: Humans depend on microbial populations, Gill says
11/7/06
An article in the San Jose Mercury News on research into the immense but little-known world of the microscopic organisms and the roles they play in the life of this planet quotes Steven Gill, associate professor of oral biology.
New York Times: UB's Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences spurs Buffalo biotech industry
7/12/06
An article in the Sunday edition of the New York Times describes how UB's New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences is helping to create a new biotech industry in Buffalo.
London Telegraph: Gill's research shows microbes essential to human health
6/22/06
An article in The London Telegraph reports on research by Steven Gill, associate professor of oral biology, and others that shows that microbes provide an essential support system for the human body.
Reuters: Gill's research looks at DNA of intestinal bacteria
6/2/06
An article distributed around the world by Reuters news service reports on research conducted by Steven Gill, associate professor of oral biology, who studied the DNA of hundreds of different kinds of bacteria in the human gut.
Nature: Microbes in digestive tract co-evolved with us
6/2/06
An article in Nature reports scientists have logged a year in the life of 14 babies' intestines, and found that our early gut microbes bear a legacy from our very first exposure to bugs, and this early bacterial colony could have a lasting impact on our guts. The article quotes Steven Gill, associate professor of oral biology, who led the research.
UB News 12/02
4/18/03
A report on major stories in the news media during the month of December 2002 involving the University at Buffalo, its faculty, staff and students. If you are interested in receiving a copy of a story in this log, please contact Connie Rieck in the Office of News Services at 645-5000, ext. 1420 and she will gladly fill your request.

School of Dental Medicine News

Donor Support Enables UB School of Dental Medicine to Open New Implant Center
5/23/23
The revamped Squire Hall facility provides dental care to WNY, advances clinical research and promotes interdisciplinary education.
Praveen Arany receives dental laser research award
5/19/23
The award recognizes his role in clinical translational research efforts in lasers in dentistry.
You, your teeth, and Type 2 diabetes
5/8/23
The ability to chew properly may improve blood sugar levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes, study suggests.
UB dental school breaks into top 10 in U.S. dental research, NIDCR says
5/3/23
The School of Dental Medicine is now ninth nationwide, an improvement of five spots from the previous year.
UB to officially open Buhite-DiMino implant center on Wednesday
4/11/23
The revamped Squire Hall facility provides dental care to WNY, advances clinical research and promotes interdisciplinary education.
Living through his legacy
3/30/23
PhD student Jiho Sohn, who was mentored by the late Robert Genco, is studying disease links between the mouth and gut.
Federal funding to support mobile health unit
3/24/23
The unit will be based in Buffalo’s Seneca Babcock neighborhood and will also operate in other medically underserved communities in WNY.
Shining light on aging hearts
3/22/23
Study suggests that light therapy may be effective at slowing cardiovascular aging.
Araujo named dean of UB School of Dental Medicine
3/10/23
Internationally recognized clinical researcher and epidemiologist who currently serves as chief science officer of the American Dental Association will join UB May 15.
Dental school offers mentoring program
3/2/23
STEER (Support, Training, Early-/Mid-career, Enhancement, and Retention) aims to increase professional development and satisfaction for dental faculty.
NIDCR deputy director, a UB alum, to speak at UB
3/1/23
Jennifer Webster-Cyriaque’s talk is part of dental medicine’s Student Research Day.
UB health students hosting wellness fair, free sports physicals March 4
2/27/23
Health sciences students and faculty supervisors will be providing free health information and screenings for community members of all ages, as well as sports physicals for K-12 students, at event in South Buffalo.
Pre-dental pathway program seeking applicants
2/17/23
Launched in 2021, Destination Dental School is open to underrepresented undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students.
UB receives grant to improve root canal treatment alternative
1/26/23
The research will investigate the effects of enzyme MMP-9 on multiple types of cells involved in the pulpal healing process.
Obstructive sleep apnea tied to weaker bones and teeth in adults
1/26/23
In addition to increasing the risk of fractures, low bone mineral density impacts oral health, causing teeth to become loose and dental implants to fail.