There is insufficient evidence to recommend the routine use of antibiotics for patients with orthopedic implants to prevent infections prior to having dental procedures because

What are the effects of different dosages and duration of adjunctive antibiotic therapy in the treatment of periodontal disease, and how does this therapy impact

Stanley Bergman, chairman and CEO of Henry Schein, discussed the potential global impact of a world without effective antibiotics before an audience of business, political,

The antibiotic prescribing practices of dentists for odontogenic infections in children do not appear to be in line with recommended professional guidelines of the American

Using a combination of amoxicillin and metronidazole in conjunction with full-mouth scaling and root planing during the treatment of generalized, aggressive periodontitis is safe and

Indian wild plants may play a role in fighting bacterial and fungal infections in the mouths of oral cancer patients, according to new research (Annals

There are predators in the bacterial world that consume other bacteria, much as predators attack prey in the animal world. A team led by researchers

Combining surgery with long-term preoperative antibiotic therapy yields the best treatment outcomes in patients suffering from bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ), according to a

A Cochrane meta-analysis published online in July concluded that preoperative antibiotics prevent failure of dental implants. Even so, controversy still exists over whether all implant

Oragenics, makers of ProBiora probiotic treatment for oral diseases, has received a National Science Foundation grant of $500,000 to support its research into a new

PolyBiotics, which is developing a device for more efficient administration of antibiotics for periodontal disease, has pulled in $175,000 in a seed funding round. The