Mammals taste using a sensory palette consisting of only 5 basic taste modalities: sweet, bitter, sour, salty, and umami (the taste of monosodium.

The American Academy of Periodontology commissioned a task force to develop guidelines for the management of patients with periodontal diseases to encourage referring.

A report by the Australian Dental Association has found that the lack of enamel-strengthening fluoride in bottled water is a major factor in.

Researchers supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research reported their initial success using a customized optical device that allows dentists.

In a new study published in the Journal of Periodontology, researchers found that tongue and tooth brushing in combination with dental flossing significantly.

Periodontal disease is similar to other chronic inflammatory diseases such as arthritis, where inflammation causes tissue damage and is responsible for the disease..

Nearly 40 years ago, scientists noticed that genetically distinct bacteria isolated from dental plaque often adhere to one another, calling this phenomenon “coaggregation.”.

In a study investigating whether wounds heal better after vitamin B complex ingestion, 30 patients with at least 2 teeth in a sextant.

A new tool for early detection of tooth decay is being studied at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio,.

Studies indicate that use of chlorhexidine (CHX) varnishes can reduce the population of S. mutans in plaque and consequently reduce decay, when applied.