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Smoking Increases the Risk of Marginal Bone Loss

Smoking doesn’t just damage respiratory and cardiovascular health. It also impacts the oral cavity,...

Low-Cost Peptide Kills Bacteria and Breaks Up Plaque

Overall healthcare has relied on protein drugs such as insulin, which are derived from...

Stigmergy May Explain Biofilm Growth—And Bacterial Consciousness

Just as flocks of birds and schools of fish seem to simultaneously and suddenly...

Monthly Reports Discourage Dentists from Prescribing Antibiotics

As concerns over antimicrobial resistance mount, health organizations are developing strategies to help dentists...

Harmful Oral Bacteria Found in Smokeless Tobacco Products

Several species of bacteria found in smokeless tobacco products have been associated with opportunistic...

Different Microbiomes May Cause Gingivitis and Periodontitis

It’s common knowledge that gingivitis can progress to periodontitis—but not all periodontitis comes from...

Oral Bacteria Linked to Colorectal Cancer

Some bacteria known as fusobacteria that commonly are found in the mouth use a...

Research to Explore the Microbiome’s Influence on Oral Disease

The human body is home to trillions of microorganisms, and scientists are only beginning...

Adhesive Curtails Infections, Inhibits Decay, and Extends Restoration

CuRE Innovations LLC, a startup founded to develop dental materials invented by faculty at...

Oral Piercings Present Health Risks

Pierced lips, cheeks, gums, and tongues may be trendy. But they also present risks...