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Studies Uncover More Links Between Periodontitis and Cancer

As researchers continue to probe the links between oral and systemic health, independent studies...

Plaque and Microbes Defeated by New Dental Material

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

Zinc-Oxide Membrane Fights Periodontitis

Periodontitis breaks down the tissue and bones that house the teeth, affecting 47.2% of...

Oral Bacteria and Fungi May Indicate Greater Tongue Cancer Risks

Squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue, also known as oral tongue cancer, is an...

Periodontitis Linked to Breast Cancer

Women with periodontitis are two to three times more likely to develop breast cancer,...

Study to Explore How Glycans Help Form Biofilms

A team of researchers spanning multiple universities has received a three-year, $1.35 million grant...

Oral Bacteria Linked With Stomach Cancer

Elevated pathogen colonization and a lack of bacterial diversity in the mouth were identified...

Immune Deficiencies Explain Rampant Caries in Some Children

As tooth decay continues to affect more children than any other disease, researchers at...

Oral Microbiome Researcher Named AAAS Fellow

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has named Floyd Dewhirst, DDS,...

Galla Chinensis Inhibits Acid to Fight Cavities

Neutral oral environments lead to better oral health, as acid can lead to caries....