Researchers Explore Synthetic Mucus as an Antibiotic Alternative
Antibiotic resistance presents a growing threat to global health, causing 23,000 deaths each year in the United States, according to the Centers for.
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Pediatric Dentistry Should Focus on Caries Prevention
This February, dentistrytoday.com celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month with news stories, interviews, and blogs all about safeguarding pediatric oral health. #NCDHM There.
- February 28, 2017
- 3 minutes read
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Northern Lichen May Fight Caries and Gum Disease
Researchers from Université Laval have isolated 6 compounds with antibacterial properties that may potentially help in the fight against caries and periodontal disease.
- February 14, 2017
- 1 minute read
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Implant Fights Infections With Reservoir Full of Antimicrobials
The bacterial and fungal pathogens that form biofilm on traditional dental implants pose a significant risk for infections, since biofilm resists antimicrobial drugs.
- January 19, 2017
- 1 minute read
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Lozenge Reduces Gingivitis During Pregnancy
Gingivitis is a common problem during pregnancy. Yet a double-blind, randomized study of 45 women with pregnancy gingivitis showed that supplementation of Lactobacilli.
- August 10, 2016
- 1 minute read
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Nanoparticles Break Up Plaque and Prevent Cavities
The decay-causing bacteria that live in dental plaque “hide” in a glue-like polymer scaffold. Embedded in this sticky biofilm matrix, this bacteria then.
- August 2, 2016
- 3 minutes read
Industry News
Nanoparticles Break Up Plaque and Prevent Cavities
The decay-causing bacteria that live in dental plaque “hide” in a glue-like polymer scaffold. Embedded in this sticky biofilm matrix, this bacteria then.
- August 2, 2016
- 3 minutes read
Industry News
Kids Acquire S Mutans from Outside of Their Families Too
Families share everything—including Streptococcus mutans, the bacteria most frequently associated with dental caries. Yet research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
- June 21, 2016
- 2 minutes read
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Tobacco Smoke Makes Oral Bacteria More Resilient
The mouth is home to more than 700 different bacteria species. Tobacco smoke, though, promotes the colonization and fortification of harmful species like.
- June 2, 2016
- 1 minute read
Industry News
Tobacco Smoke Makes Oral Bacteria More Resilient
The mouth is home to more than 700 different bacteria species. Tobacco smoke, though, promotes the colonization and fortification of harmful species like.
- June 2, 2016
- 1 minute read
