oral microbiome

P Gingivalis Borrows Growth Molecules from V Parvula to Cause Gum Disease

Otherwise harmless bacteria such as Veillonella parvula help Porphyromonas gingivalis multiply and cause gum...

The Top 10 News Stories of 2020

Though COVID-19 dominated the headlines, dentistry saw other significant developments in 2020 that will...

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...

Oral Microbiota Impact Athletic Performance

There’s a complicated relationship between exercise, cardiovascular health, and the oral microbiome, according to...

The Oral Gateway Microbiome: Implications for Systemic Diseases Including COVID-19

The oral microbiome is considered a gateway to the body that rapidly adjusts to...

Researchers Identify New Bacterial Suspects Behind Dental Caries

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

Chlorhexidine Mouthwash Could Make Saliva Significantly More Acidic

Chlorhexidine mouthwash significantly increases the abundance of lactate-producing bacteria that lower saliva pH and...

IADR Names Ruhl a Distinguished Scientist in Salivary Research

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

Citizen Scientists Uncover Correlation Between Dental Visits and Treponema Abundance

Researchers at Colorado State University (CSU) and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science used...

Vaping Alters the Oral Microbiome, Increasing Infection Risks

E-cigarettes alter the mouth’s microbiome and makes users more prone to inflammation and infection,...