Research reveals that Red Nose Day's success lies in its ability to harness public enthusiasm, but major appeals do not contribute to long-term charity giving. Household donations have increased over the past two decades, with 28% of households donating in 2008 compared to 32% in 1978.
Researchers developed biodegradable tooth-binding micelles that effectively bind to teeth and inhibit the growth of Streptococcus mutans, a primary cause of tooth decay. These micelles showed promising results in reducing biofilm formation on hydroxyapatite particles.
Researchers compared two pulp extraction techniques on dental pulp stem cells (DPSC) quality and quantity. The study found that the second technique resulted in higher stem cell integrity, growth rate, and quality, while also improving quantity.