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Six-Step Hand-Washing Process Proves Superior in Beating Bacteria

Hand hygiene is essential to any dental procedure. While the Centers for Disease Control...

Silicon Nitride Kills Bacteria That Causes Gum Disease

Porphyromonas gingivalis causes gum disease, putting nearly half of all Americans at risk of...

Smoking Alters the Mouth’s Microbiome

The oral microbiome comprises approximately 600 bacterial species, and smoking drastically affects it, according...

Study Finds Bacteria in Dental Unit Waterlines

Your dental unit waterline may be contaminated with bacteria, reports the Tianjin Centers for...

Bacteria Enlisted in Fight Against Cavities

Bacteria typically get the blame for causing tooth decay. But a previously unidentified strain...

Oral Bacteria Linked to Esophageal Cancer

Porphyromonas gingivalis, the bacteria responsible for gum disease, is present in 61% of patients...

The Advantages of the Morse Taper Dental Implant Connection

One of the most challenging issues in implant dentistry is maintaining the hard tissues...

Hand Hygiene Decreases Among Dental Students With Experience

Hand hygiene is essential to any procedure. Yet its implementation decreases among dental students...

Parents Lack Pediatric Oral Health Awareness

When it comes to the sugar in natural fruit juice, only 54% of adults...

Imaging Reveals Dental Plaque’s Bacterial Structure

Plaque results from various bacteria building up on the teeth, though how these communities...