A new clinical study suggests that successful root canal treatment may benefit more than just dental health. Patients treated ...

Experts say oral hygiene is shifting from eliminating bacteria to maintaining balance. Overuse of antibacterial products may ...

Poor oral hygiene, especially when it leads to gingivitis (a form of gum disease marked by bleeding gums) or periodontitis (inflammation of the tissue around the teeth), has been linked with higher ...

Stripping some oral bacteria of their access to other pathogenic oral bacteria could help prevent periodontal disease and tooth loss, according to a new study in Microbiology (February 1, 2012). The ...

Scientists already knew there was a link between gum health and diabetes, but a recent study has furthered our understanding. In a study of 30 patients with chronic periodontitis, oral bacteria ...

Researchers have developed a teeth-whitening powder that works with the vibrations of an electric toothbrush to safely remove ...

Oral hygiene is no longer just about killing bacteria. An expert now highlights the importance of maintaining a balanced oral ...

Thanks to a novel tool that detects bacteria in saliva using SHERLOCK, the evolution of CRISPR, you may soon be able to leave the dentist after a checkup with more comprehensive information about the ...

Like all living things, bacteria adapt to survive. Over time, bacteria have been developing resistance to common antibiotics and disinfectants, which poses a growing problem for health care and ...

In the pristine laboratories of modern science, researchers have stumbled upon the bacteria lurking between our teeth: an unexpected villain in the battle against cognitive decline. This microscopic ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Certain oral bacteria may increase or decrease risk for head and neck cancers. Bacteria associated with good ...