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Citizen Scientists Uncover Correlation Between Dental Visits and Treponema Abundance

Researchers at Colorado State University (CSU) and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science used...

Dual-Light Photodynamic Therapy Kills Oral Pathogens

If you want to kill the bacteria that causes caries and gingivitis, try dual-light...

Poor Dental Health Associated With Dementia

A history of chronic dental health issues increases the odds of dementia, according to...

Vaping Alters the Oral Microbiome, Increasing Infection Risks

E-cigarettes alter the mouth’s microbiome and makes users more prone to inflammation and infection,...

Oral and Gut Microbiomes Show Different Antimicrobial Resistance

As the threat of antimicrobial resistance to medication increases, researchers have been investigating the...

Botanical Drug Shows Effectiveness Against Head and Neck Cancers

A plant-based drug called APG-157 has shown signs of helping patients fight oral and...

High-Sugar Diet Linked to Periodontal Disease

As sweet soft drinks and excessive sugar increase the risk of dental caries and...

Antimicrobial Composites Get FDA Approval

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Nobio’s Infinix Flowable Composite and Bulk...

Peptide Coats Teeth and Prevents Cavities

Researchers with the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Hong Kong Faculty...

Experimental Vaccine Defeats S Aureus Infections

Janette Harro, PhD, has developed an experimental vaccine that protects up to 80% of...