When oral bacteria invade the gingival tissues and initiate periodontal disease, a battle ensues between the bacteria and the host’s immune cells. The.

New evidence supports the effectiveness of fluoride varnish in preventing early childhood caries, according to the Journal of Dental Research. The 2-year study.

The use of sodium hypochlorite as an irrigant solution during endodontic treatment is generally regarded as safe. However, a case report by Bowden,.

A new study highlighting the antimicrobial effectiveness of Arestin (minocycline hydrochloride) 1-mg microspheres in the treatment of periodontal disease was presented at the.

During the 1990s, multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB), defined as resistance to at least isoniazid and rifampin, emerged as a threat to TB control.

When dentists notice teeth with tiny “white-spot” lesions or areas of mildly decalcified enamel, they usually ask themselves the obvious questions: How deep.

Dental neglect may be a key indicator of domestic violence because abusers often control their victims’ contact with the outside world, according to.

Evidence supports the regular use of chewing gum sweetened with xylitol, and to a lesser extent sorbitol, as part of a regimen for.

One of the more fascinating issues in oral immunology is why immune cells attack certain microbes but coexist with others. For the so-called.

According to an article by Pallarito, Japanese researchers have found that eating traditional, sugarless yogurt reduces the malodorous compounds that cause bad breath..