s mutans

AI Assists Development of Longer-Lasting Fillings

Many fillings only last about five to 10 years before they need to be...

Nanoparticles Stop Plaque and Tooth Decay Before They Start

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

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...

Study to Explore Link Between HIV and Tooth Decay

Vincent Richards, PhD, MSc, an assistant professor of biological sciences at Clemson University, has...

HfO2 Nanoparticles Identify and Eliminate S Mutans

Researchers at the University of Illinois have devised a practical nanotechnology-based method for detecting...

Biofilm Research Garners AADR Awards

The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) recognized two Penn Dental Medicine postdoctoral students...

Virulent Bacterium Variant Increases Caries Risk in Children

Children who are at higher risk of caries may have a more virulent variant...

Small Molecule Impedes or Prevents Cavities

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have created a small molecule...

Green Tea Extract Fights Tooth Sensitivity and Cavities

Current approaches to treating tooth sensitivity don’t last very long. Now, a team of...

Kids Acquire S Mutans from Outside of Their Families Too

Families share everything—including Streptococcus mutans, the bacteria most frequently associated with dental caries. Yet...