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UMSOD Researcher Awarded Grants Totaling $4.1M

Joyce Da Silva, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Neural and Pain Sciences, University of Maryland School of Dentistry is the recipient of a five-year, $3.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate how green light therapy may relieve chronic pain and anxiety.

‘The UMB Pulse’ Podcast: ‘Can AI Help Your Dentist Detect Oral Cancer and Cavities?

Can your dentist use artificial intelligence (AI) to spot health problems sooner? Imagine an extra set of eyes that never gets tired — that’s what AI is bringing to dentistry.

UMSOD Clinician-Scientist Receives Nearly $4.3M In NIH Funding

Vivek Thumbigere-Math, BDS, PhD, assistant professor, Division of Periodontics, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, is redefining oral health as a gateway to whole-body wellness. Backed by two grants from the National Institutes of Health totaling nearly $4.3 million, his team is exploring the intricate connections between our immune, intestinal, and skeletal systems — and how gum disease may drive chronic conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and osteoporosis-related tooth loss.

Researchers Test New Method to Attach Braces to Protect Tooth Enamel

For decades, orthodontists have relied on a tried-and-true process to attach braces. They etch tooth enamel with a weak acid solution, then bond metal brackets to the roughened surface. The process is effective but can contribute to permanent white spots or weakened enamel in some patients.

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