Several species of bacteria found in smokeless tobacco products have been associated with opportunistic infections, according to the National Center for Toxicological Research. For example,
It’s common knowledge that gingivitis can progress to periodontitis—but not all periodontitis comes from gingivitis. Scientists at the Center for Child Health Research at the
Some bacteria known as fusobacteria that commonly are found in the mouth use a sugar-binding protein to stick to developing colorectal polyps and cancers, reports
The human body is home to trillions of microorganisms, and scientists are only beginning to understand how they interact with and affect health. Now, the
CuRE Innovations LLC, a startup founded to develop dental materials invented by faculty at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), will use a $211,111
Pierced lips, cheeks, gums, and tongues may be trendy. But they also present risks to oral health beyond interference with day-to-day functions like speech, chewing,
People have been sipping green tea for thousands of years. Similarly, people have chewed on twigs from the Salvadora persica tree known as miswaks to
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have found an association between the makeup of an individual’s microbiome and head and neck cancer, which could improve the
Sweet snacks can be one of the fun perks of office life, from morning donuts to cake brought in for birthday celebrations to leftover holiday
Bacteria that resist antibiotics are a growing danger, prompting researchers to investigate alternative methods for fighting disease. For example, the Perio Tray from Perio Protect
If you want your staff to practice better hand hygiene, you may have to gross them out. Infection control specialists showed magnified images of bacteria
The mouth is home to more than 700 different bacteria species. Tobacco smoke, though, promotes the colonization and fortification of harmful species like Porphyromonas gingivalis.
