U.S. scientists have applied a new technique to comprehensively analyze the human oral microbiome, which provides greater knowledge of the diversity of the bacteria in
University of Pennsylvania (Penn) researchers have found that the periodontal bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis acts on two molecular pathways to simultaneously block immune cells’ killing ability
U.S. researchers have developed a framework for exploiting the oral microbiome for monitoring oral cancer development, progression, and recurrence, according to a new article in
University at Buffalo (UB) researchers have received a major grant to conduct a prospective study of the oral microbiome and periodontitis in postmenopausal women. The
Dallas officials are considering ending fluoridation of the community’s water system after 50 years as a way to save money. Dallas is considering whether to
Seven communities and organizations in Florida were recognized at the recent 2014 Community Water Fluoridation Awards for their efforts to support community water fluoridation, the
University of Pennsylvania researchers have found a promising new treatment for periodontitis using a component of the immune system called complement, according to a new
European researchers have found that red wine and its inherent components display antimicrobial effects on oral bacteria biofilms, according to a new study in the
Doxepin rinse may prove to be an option to help relieve pain associated with oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancers, according to
It seems like a common sense approach. Fluoride, however maligned in some circles, has benefits for teeth in ways that are supported by science. Now,
A study by New Zealand researchers has found that fluoridating water does not adversely affect children’s mental development and adult IQ. Their findings were published
Cannabinoids may offer hope for oral cancer pain, according to a presentation at the recent American Pain Society (APS) annual meeting in Tampa, FL. A
