oral microbiome

Oral and Gut Microbiomes Show Different Antimicrobial Resistance

As the threat of antimicrobial resistance to medication increases, researchers have been investigating the...

Anti-Aging Drug Holds Promise for Treating Age-Related Oral Diseases

A transplant drug with anti-aging properties can regenerate bone and decrease gum inflammation, promising...

“Tooth on a Chip” Reveals How Fillings Interact With Tooth Surfaces

A “tooth on a chip” developed at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) could...

Burning Incense May Harm Oral Health

People who burn incense may see a greater probability of oral infections and systemic...

Study Totals Number of Genes in Human Oral and Gut Microbiomes

There may be more genes in the collective human microbiome than stars in the...

Oral Microbiome Communities Follow a Pattern Through Childhood

Researchers at the Ohio State University College of Dentistry found consistent patterns by using...

Oral Bacteria May Indicate Early Pancreatic Cancer

Differences in the abundance of certain bacteria living on the tongue can distinguish patients...

Commensal Flora Aid Periodontal Immunity

The presence of unharmful microorganisms known as commensal flora in the mouth may be...

Beyond Brushing: Revamping Our Oral Care Practices

It has long been thought that our genomes may play a role in determining...

$2.2 Million Grant to Explore Diabetes and Periodontitis

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded the New York University...