US team develops robust material for dental filings that kills decay-causing microbes and resists formation of plaque Dental materials used to repair cavities can themselves cause problems. The sticky film of bacteria known as plaque can build up just as easily on their surface as it can on tooth enamel; and once there, the bacteria […]
Infectious disease specialists looking for breakthrough findings have something to, well, sink their teeth into. A review published October 30, 2017, in the journal Trends in Microbiology, highlights the importance of biofilms in improved understanding of the “local microenvironment where pathogens and commensals interact.” As the authors, from the Division of Community Oral Health at […]
On an average, humans ingest 1.5 litres of saliva containing bacteria every day, which could possibly have harmful effects on health. If you have been suffering from inflammatory bowel disease, there is chance your oral health is not up to the mark. According to a new reports presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Session […]
