Designs for Health has launched a probiotic toothpaste that does not include fluoride, abrasives, food dye, or preservatives. The dentifrice, PerioBiotic, contains Lactobacillus paracasei, which

Chlorhexidine varnish can reduce the presence of oral bacteria and related gingival inflammation and enamel decalcification in orthodontic patients, according to a study in the

Although the destructive effects of oral bacteria in producing dental caries, periodontal disease, and other infectious conditions are well known, the identities of many of

The aloe vera plant has a long history of healing power. Now a team of dental researchers from India have found that aloe vera tooth

Xlear, a manufacturer of xylitol products, has introduced Spry chewing gum, a xylitol-rich gum that provides dental health benefits by preventing acid production from oral

Yiping Han, Ph.D., an associate professor at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, plans to use a five-year, $1.85 million grant to

Richard Lamont, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Florida College of Dentistry Department of Oral Biology, has received the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

BASF, in collaboration with OrganoBalance, announced this week that it is gearing up to commercialize pro-t-action, a probiotic product designed to eliminate caries-causing bacteria from

Delta Dental is funding research to determine whether sugarless lollipops containing licorice extract can reduce tooth decay. The product will be tested on nursing home

So you’ve tried good oral hygiene, mints, mouthwashes, and sweet-smelling gum. Nothing’s worked, and you wonder what else you can do to sweeten a patient’s