Posts Tagged ‘Ostrow School Of Dentistry’

Gum Disease Stem Cells Able To Fight Inflammatory Disease

Gum Disease Stem Cells Able To Fight Inflammatory Disease

A study carried out by the Ostrow School of Dentistry USC has found that mouth stem cells can not only be used to create other types of cells, but can also be used in the fight against inflammatory disease. The particular cells used in the study were gingival mesenchymal cells (GMSC), which are located within […]


Dental Health Linked To Performance At School

Dental Health Linked To Performance At School

A new study has linked poor oral health to poor performance in the classroom. Research carried out by the Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California revealed that oral health has a direct impact on performance at school. Researchers analysed data from 1,500 children from disadvantaged backgrounds; information about children attending elementary […]