Imaging Reveals Dental Plaque’s Bacterial Structure

2016-01-26

Plaque results from various bacteria building up on the teeth, though how these communities are organized has been unknown. Using a new imaging approach and

Inorganic Mercury Exposure Damages Cells

2015-12-28

Research from the University of Georgia has found that inorganic mercury, previously thought to be a less harmful form of the toxic metal, is very

Bioactive Glass Leads to Longer-Lasting Fillings

2015-12-24

Dentists complete 122 million composite tooth restorations in the United States each year, according to Oregon State University (OSU). But the average lifetime of posterior

ADA Asks for Position on Antibiotics Council

2015-12-23

In 2014, President Obama established the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria to identify and coordinate action across the administration to prevent and control

Breast Cancer Linked to Periodontal Disease

2015-12-22

Postmenopausal women with periodontal disease are more likely to develop breast cancer than those with healthy gums, according to the American Association for Cancer Research.

Proper Endo Care Requires Rubber Dams

2015-12-15

Who cares about dental dams? You should care. Your patients should care. Our dental licensing bodies definitely do care. And (let me whisper this) so

Only About Half of All Dentists Use Dental Dams in Every Root Canal

2015-12-10

Though it is considered the standard of care, only 47% of dentists always use a dental dam during root canal treatment, with another 17% using

Silver Proves Sterling in Fighting Implant Infections

2015-11-05

Despite significant advances in implant technology and procedures, 8% of implants fail within a decade, according to the University of Gothenberg. Infections caused by bacteria

Happy Halloween—And National Brush Day!

2015-10-30

Your little ghouls and goblins are bound to collect lots of sweet stuff trick-or-treating this Halloween. But all that candy can be bad for their

S Mutans Sticks to Ceramics, Too

2015-10-07

Commonly found inhabiting the oral cavity, Streptococcus mutans is a leading cause of dental caries. It’s also tough to beat because its receptors improve its adhesion

Tiny Bubbles Effectively Clean Instruments and Teeth

2015-10-06

Sterilization is key to patient safety. Clinicians need to ensure their instruments are completely clean before using them again. Researchers at the University of Southampton

Oral Microbes Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease

2015-09-24

Nearly 44 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which impairs memory, induces disorientation, provokes mood and behavior changes, and even inhibits speaking, swallowing, and