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Summer Fun Presents Dental Dangers

As summer vacation approaches, DentalPlans.com warns dentists that they may be seeing oral issues...

RNA Communicates With Oral Bacteria

Cellular messengers in saliva may be able to regulate the growth of oral bacteria...

Bacteria That Absorb Phosphate May Exacerbate Tooth Decay

Bacteria that absorb and accumulate phosphate from saliva may play a role in tooth...

Marijuana’s Cottonmouth Affects Oral Health

“Do you smoke?” asks the dentist as he leans back in his chair, his...

Proteins in Saliva Indicate Zika Exposure

As 70 countries and territories have reported evidence of mosquito-borne Zika transmission, researchers from...

Salivary Peptide Promotes Wound Healing

Wounds inside the mouth heal faster and more efficiently than wounds elsewhere on the...

Oral Bacteria May Interfere with Conception

Porphyromonas gingivalis, a bacterium associated with periodontal diseases, also may delay conception in young...

Salivary Biomarkers May Indicate Alzheimer’s Risk

Biomarkers in saliva may identify those at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to...

Oral Cancer Treatments Evolve for Better Care

Oral cancer accounts for 2% of all cancer diagnoses. It’s not common. But for...

Botox Manages Sjögren’s Syndrome Salivary Gland Inflammation

Researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia found another potential medical use for...