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HVE and Intraoral Suction Together Significantly Reduce Microbial Aerosols
The combined use of a high-volume evacuator (HVE) with an intraoral suction device significantly...
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Researchers Unlock Mechanics Behind Dental Plaque Formation
Using synthetic biology, an international team of researchers has uncovered how a novel microbial...
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Toothbrush Microbial Communities Resemble the Oral Microbiome—Not the Toilet
The microbial communities that live on the bristles of toothbrushes match the microbes commonly...
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Researchers Map the Metagenomics of Dental Black Plaque
The dark pigmentations that appear around the gums on dental enamel have a bacterial...
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URI Researcher to Explore Relationships Between Oral Bacteria
Matthew Ramsey, PhD, of the University of Rhode Island (URI) has received a five-year,...
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Radiation Affects Mucosal Microflora in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
A study published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene analyzed the tongue and buccal...
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Periodontal Disease Offers Clues to Microbiome Mysteries
Microbial cells outnumber human cells in the body of a healthy adult 10 to...
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Diabetes Affects the Oral Microbiome and Fosters Periodontitis
Four years ago, the European Federation of Periodontology and the American Academy of Periodontology...
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Use the Right Water to Improve Care, Productivity, and Profitability
Water is one of life’s most important resources. It is critical for growing food,...
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Ancient Plaque Proves That Neanderthals Used “Aspirin”
Ancient DNA found in the dental plaque of Neanderthals—our nearest extinct relative—has revealed new...