Researchers at the Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry have developed a biomaterial that fights periodontitis without the need for surgery by generating electricity. The
There is an increased risk of bacterial contamination in donated blood if the donor suffers from periodontitis, according to researchers at the University of Copenhagen,
Using synthetic biology, an international team of researchers has uncovered how a novel microbial small molecule released by Streptococcus mutans is connected to the development
There’s a surprising amount of information stored in the hardened plaque, or calculus, between teeth, according to an international team of researchers. And if that
Skipping a day or two of brushing and flossing really is a big deal, as poor oral hygiene produces the bacteria that leads to gum
The link between oral health and overall well-being has been clearly established. This is important to keep in mind for people of all ages, but
A new method for combating periodontitis could render the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics superfluous by only neutralizing the bacteria that causes the disease while sparing
Main Content The human body is filled with beneficial bacteria. But even the kindest and most harmless is fraught with danger. For example bacteria, Veillonella
The microbial communities that live on the bristles of toothbrushes match the microbes commonly found in the mouth and on the skin—not the microbes found
There’s a complicated relationship between exercise, cardiovascular health, and the oral microbiome, according to researchers at the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom and
The dark pigmentations that appear around the gums on dental enamel have a bacterial origin, and currently, there is no definitive therapy to remove it
