Peptide Coats Teeth and Prevents Cavities
Researchers with the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Hong Kong Faculty of Dentistry have developed a bioactive peptide that coats tooth.
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How to Prevent Wine-Stained Teeth
As the holidays approach, many folks indulge in more wine than usual—and that could lead to more stained teeth, according to Uchenna Akosa,.
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Listerine Takes Patient Education into Virtual Reality
Dr. Michael C. Lynch, global director and fellow of oral care scientific engagement at Johnson & Johnson, explains how ListerineVR uses the Oculus Rift.
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Simon-Soro Recognized for Salivary Microbiome Research
The International Association for Dental Research honored Aurea Simon-Soro, DMD, MSc, PhD, of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine with its.
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Oral Microbiome Communities Follow a Pattern Through Childhood
Researchers at the Ohio State University College of Dentistry found consistent patterns by using high-throughput 16S rRNA gene sequencing to examine the oral.
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Research to Explore Why Fillings Break Down
Tooth-colored fillings usually require a replacement every five to seven years, according to the Oklahoma University (OU) College of Dentistry, often because tooth.
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Patients Need to Brush Up on Dental Terminology
Many of your patients aren’t familiar with key terminology that you use every day in your practice, which may lead to unease and.
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Microrobots Remove Dental Plaque
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and School of Engineering and Applied Science have developed microrobots that can remove.
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Study Reveals How Caries-Causing Bacteria Survive in Dental Plaque
Extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) play a central role in the survival capabilities of caries-causing bacteria in dental plaque, according to researchers with the Preventive.
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Grant to Explore Strategies for Genetically Engineering Oral Microbes
Oral microbes rule the mouth, but there are limitations in how far we can genetically engineer them to improve oral health. Now, the.
