gums

Researchers Map the Metagenomics of Dental Black Plaque

The dark pigmentations that appear around the gums on dental enamel have a bacterial...

Sensory Cells in the Gums Guard Against Periodontitis

Chemical-sensing cells in the gums protect the mouth by guarding against infections that damage...

Another Study Links Alzheimer’s Disease With Oral Bacteria

Porphyromonas gingivalis can travel throughout the body and exude toxins connected with Alzheimer’s disease,...

Dental Students to Train on Lifelike Mouth Models

Dental models with the tactile qualities of real mouths will be used to train...

Americans Floss in Strange Places

Your patients do floss, but they may be doing it in strange places. According...

Tongue Piercings Damage the Gums and Teeth

Though considered trendy and fashionable in some circles, tongue piercings may affect nearby gums...

Nanoparticles May Reduce Pain and Recovery Time in Oral Surgery

Teeth sometimes can be so misaligned, collagen fibers under the gums need to be...

Zinc-Oxide Membrane Fights Periodontitis

Periodontitis breaks down the tissue and bones that house the teeth, affecting 47.2% of...

How to Introduce the Importance of the Oral-Systemic Link to Your Patients

Drs. Brad Bale, Amy Doneen, and David Vigerust stated in a recent study published...

Algorithm Digitally Reconstructs Teeth Without a Scanner

Intraoral scanners and other imaging devices are replacing impression materials and other older analog...