Faculty researchers have expertise in such fields as: gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis), tooth decay (caries), tooth stain, plaque, and dentin hypersensitivity (pain).
It is classified as a hypersensitivity pneumonitis (also called extrinsic allergic alveolitis) an inflammation of the alveoli within the lung caused by hypersensitivity to inhaled organic dusts.
It is a hypersensitivity to dietary substances from soy causing an overreaction of the immune system which may lead to severe physical symptoms for millions of people.
Alternatively, in those with urge incontinence/ rectal hypersensitivity, training is aimed at teaching the person to tolerate progressively larger volumes.