oral bacteria

Infective Endocarditis Infection Rates Soar in England

Infective endocarditis (IE) is on the rise in England, according to researchers at the...

Researchers Identify New Bacterial Suspects Behind Dental Caries

Streptococcus mutans typically gets the blame for producing most tooth decay. Using next-generation DNA...

Nanoparticles Stop Plaque and Tooth Decay Before They Start

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

Gum Disease Associated With Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

Gum disease may be associated with mild cognitive impairment and dementia 20 years later,...

Oral Bacteria May Cause Colon and Other Cancers to Spread

Oral bacteria can migrate elsewhere in the body and cause colon and other cancers...

Periodontal Disease May Raise Risks of Oesophageal and Stomach Cancer

People with a history of periodontal disease may have a higher risk of developing...

S Mutans Hides Under Other Bacteria to Stick on Teeth and Form Plaque

Studying bacteria in a petri dish or test tube has yielded insights into how...

Oral Bacteria Triggers Alzheimer’s-Like Neuropathology

The oral bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis invades neurons and triggers Alzheimer’s-like neuropathology, according to research...

Biofilm Formation Resembles Urban Growth

As individual oral bacteria multiply and grow into a dense and sticky biofilm, such...

IADR Names Ruhl a Distinguished Scientist in Salivary Research

Stefan Ruhl, DDS, PhD, professor of oral biology at the University of Buffalo (UB)...