microbes

Researchers Chart Gentler Strategy for Treating Early Childhood Caries

The combination of a carb-heavy diet and poor oral hygiene can leave children with...

Microbes in Dental Plaque and in Soil Have Much in Common

A. Murat Eren, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at the...

Nanoparticles Stop Plaque and Tooth Decay Before They Start

A new type pf cerium nanoparticle formulation applied to teeth at the dentist’s office...

Restoratives Offer Lasting Protection with Minimal Learning Curve

SPONSORED EDITORIAL One of the biggest impediments to testing new materials is that restorative...

Poor Dental Health Associated With Dementia

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

Sensory Cells in the Gums Guard Against Periodontitis

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

Electrochemical Therapy Enhances Antibiotic Treatment for Dental Implants

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering are using electrochemical therapy...

Enterobacteriaceae Wins Oral Bacteria Battle Royale

Hundreds of different bacterial species live inside the mouth, and scientists know the genetic...

Th17 Immune Cells Drive Bone Loss in Periodontitis

An unhealthy population of microbes in the mouth triggers specialized immune cells that inflame...

Study to Explore Link Between HIV and Tooth Decay

Vincent Richards, PhD, MSc, an assistant professor of biological sciences at Clemson University, has...