Recent publications
Our recent work shows that UV treatment rapidly kills oral bacteria and activates the body’s natural defenses to reduce infection, control inflammation, relieve pain, and promote tissue healing.
Morio, K. A., Sternowski, R. H., and Brogden, K. A. Induction of endogenous antimicrobial peptides to prevent or treat oral infection and inflammation. Antibiotics [Basel] 2023, 9, 12(2):361. doi:10.3390/antibiotics12020361.
Current patents
Vertex Discoveries has developed and patented a simple, easy-to-use device to help dentists and endodontists disinfect root canals.
Our American patent was accepted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (docket no. 3012707-1003; application no. 17/277,450; application date March 18, 2021; granted date August 13, 2024; and patent no. 12,059,576).
Our European patent was accepted by the European Patent Convention (Docket no. 3012707-1004; application no. 19874953.3; application date October 25, 2019; granted date March 26, 2025; and patent no. 1122/3870095).