Beetroot lowers blood pressure through oral microbiome changes
2025-07-25
The blood pressure lowering effect of beetroot in older people may be due to its impact on the oral microbiome, a new study has found.
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Early microbial determinants of peri-implant health discovered in a new study
2025-06-26
ANN ARBOR, Mich., US: As the number of dental implants placed globally continues to rise, so too does the clinical significance of understanding peri-implant disease.
Mental illness may transmit between newlyweds through oral bacteria
2025-06-04
Newlyweds’ anxiety, depression and insomnia levels become more similar due to sharing of oral bacteria, a new study has found. The study measured the mental
A Common Oral Bacterium Outwits Immune System
2025-04-01
Main Content The human mouth is a complex ecosystem teeming with bacteria, many of which play crucial roles in maintaining oral health. However, not all
Oral bacteria impacts brain health, study finds
2025-02-07
Bad bacteria from the mouth can damage the brain, leading to an increased risk of dementia, according to a new study. Researchers from the University
Define Periodontal Disease by Its Pathogens
2025-01-24
Periodontal disease by definition is an infectious, contagious, inflammatory, polymicrobial disease with systemic and genetic expression. Polymicrobial means many strains of pathogens are present. Each
Catch up with this week’s dental news – 2 March 2024
2024-03-02
It’s been a busy week for dental news. Missed it? Here’s what’s happened over the past seven days… Man reportedly dies following DIY dentistry complications
Oral microbiome transplants could prevent dental decay, study says
2024-02-21
Early results from a trial into the efficacy of oral microbiome transplants suggest that the procedure successfully prevents dental caries with no adverse effects. Researchers
Toothbrushing linked to lower rates of pneumonia in hospitalised patients
2023-12-28
Researchers have found that toothbrushing may help reduce rates of pneumonia for hospitalised patients. A new study by investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and
Periodontal microbes responsible for symptoms of depression- A Study Reveals
2023-01-11
Main Content Bacteria in the mouth can enter the bloodstream via damaged gingiva, and in the case of a weakened blood-brain barrier, they can also
Elementa is a Game-Changer in Oral Health
2021-09-20
Modern diets make it nearly impossible for traditional dental aids such as fluoride to keep our oral health strong. That is why over 92% of
Mody Selected for NIH Medical Research Scholars Program
2021-06-30
Drashty Mody, a second year student at the Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD), will participate in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Medical Research
