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Improved Oral Health Can Reduce Lethal Risks Among African-American Women

Heart disease, stroke, and cancer are the leading causes of death among African-American women...

Bacteria Boost Antifungal Drug Resistance in Early Childhood Caries

In many cases, early childhood caries result from dental plaque that includes both bacteria...

Good Oral Hygiene May Improve Recovery After a Heart Attack

Good oral hygiene may help recovery after acute cardiovascular events such as heart attacks...

Peptides Treat Cavities and Rebuild Enamel

Researchers at the University of Washington (UW) say they have designed a convenient and...

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...

Bacteria That Absorb Phosphate May Exacerbate Tooth Decay

Bacteria that absorb and accumulate phosphate from saliva may play a role in tooth...

Silver Nanoparticles to Have a Big Impact on Oral Health and Clean Energy

Ultra-small materials that look, act, and react differently when they are reduced to the...

Periodontal Treatment Improves Control of Type 2 Diabetes

Control over type 2 diabetes improves notably when patients take special care of their...

Self-Assembling Antimicrobial Materials Prevent Recurrent Caries

When bacteria get under fillings, it can cause new cavities. These recurrent caries affect...