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Teeth Whiteners Available Online May Be Dangerous

Two teeth whitening products that were available online include 300 times the legally permissible...

Mouthwashes Disrupt the COVID-19 Virus

Two types of mouthwash disrupt the COVID-19 virus under laboratory conditions, preventing it from...

Mouthwash May Fight Coronavirus

Readily available dental mouthwashes have the potential to destroy the lipid envelope of coronaviruses,...

Whitening Strips Can Damage Dentin

Hydrogen peroxide, which is the active ingredient in over-the-counter whitening strips, can damage the...

Breastmilk and Saliva Shape the Oral Microbiome

Newborn baby saliva combines with breastmilk to release antibacterial compounds that help shape the...

Microbubbles Scrub Biofilms Off of Medical Devices and Other Surfaces

About 80% of all medical infections originate from biofilms that invade the inner workings...

Medication Prevents Severe Oral Mucositis in Cancer Patients

Many patients with head, neck, nasal, and oral cancers who are treated with radiation...

Nanoparticles Break Up Plaque and Prevent Tooth Decay

An interdisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have used nanoparticles approved...

Nanoparticles Whiten Teeth Without Destroying the Enamel

Today’s patients use over-the-counter products or go right to the dentist when they want...

Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Tooth Whitening

Health experts in the United Kingdom are warning beauty therapists and anyone else who...