antimicrobial

Toothpaste Ingredient Contributes to Antibiotic Resistance

Commonly found in toothpaste and handwash, triclosan is used in more than 2,000 personal...

Triclosan Linked With Colonic Inflammation and Altered Gut Microbiota

Triclosan, an antimicrobial ingredient found in toothpaste, could have adverse effects on colonic inflammation...

Coating Repels Bacteria from Clear Aligners and Retainers

Clear aligners and retainers are essential components of many orthodontic treatment plans, but they...

Biofilm Research Garners AADR Awards

The American Association for Dental Research (AADR) recognized two Penn Dental Medicine postdoctoral students...

Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil Has Antibacterial Effects on P Gingivalis

A study by a team of researchers in Shanghai investigated the antibacterial effects and...

Plaque and Microbes Defeated by New Dental Material

Plaque can grow on composite materials just as it grows on enamel. Yet a...

Artificial Nano-Hydroxyapatite Improves Biocompatibility

Chemists at N.I. Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod in Russia have developed a...

Root Canals Disinfected by Antimicrobial Gel

Root canals always face the risks of contamination from bacteria, viruses, and yeasts. To...

What to Do about Dental Unit Waterline Contamination

Your dental unit waterlines are very likely contaminated. As discussed previously, dental unit waterline...

Collaboration to Tackle New Treatments for Periodontal Disease

Numerous studies have shown that problems with oral health are strong co-indicators of other...