Plaque

Collaboration to Tackle New Treatments for Periodontal Disease

Numerous studies have shown that problems with oral health are strong co-indicators of other...

Ancient Plaque Reveals Clues About Early Diets and Dental Hygiene

Bits of wood recovered from a 1.2-million-year-old tooth found at an excavation site in...

The Top Three Reasons Why Kids Don’t See the Dentist

Cost, a belief that the child “doesn’t really need to go,” and a lack...

How to Convince Your Patients That Flossing Is Important

The release of the article in The New York Times calling flossing “overrated” has...

Smoking Increases the Risk of Marginal Bone Loss

Smoking doesn’t just damage respiratory and cardiovascular health. It also impacts the oral cavity,...

Low-Cost Peptide Kills Bacteria and Breaks Up Plaque

Overall healthcare has relied on protein drugs such as insulin, which are derived from...

Stigmergy May Explain Biofilm Growth—And Bacterial Consciousness

Just as flocks of birds and schools of fish seem to simultaneously and suddenly...

Diverse Populations Face Oral Care Barriers Despite Awareness

Diverse communities have a stronger sense of responsibility when it comes to oral health...

A Low-Carb Diet Stops Periodontal Inflammation

Healthy food may be the best cure for gum problems. Researchers from the University...

Lozenge Reduces Gingivitis During Pregnancy

Gingivitis is a common problem during pregnancy. Yet a double-blind, randomized study of 45...