NIDCR News 2025

Pressure from multiplying cells (cyan) triggers the formation of the tooth command center known as the enamel knot (area surrounded by cyan).
The Forces that Sculpt a Tooth

Multiplying cells create pressure that triggers the formation of command centers that direct tooth formation in mice, according to an NIDCR-funded study.

Research Brief
Blake Warner, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Tackling Dry Mouth, Restoring Saliva Flow

Meet NIDCR dentist-scientist Blake Warner, who is studying what causes a dry mouth condition called Sjögren’s disease — and searching for better ways to treat it.

Research Brief

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