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Biofilm Formation Resembles Urban Growth

As individual oral bacteria multiply and grow into a dense and sticky biofilm, such...

Dual-Light Photodynamic Therapy Kills Oral Pathogens

If you want to kill the bacteria that causes caries and gingivitis, try dual-light...

Saliva Can Be Used to Predict Excess Body Fat in Teenagers

Researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) and the University of Campinas...

OHF Calls for More Community Water Fluoridation

The Oral Health Foundation (OHF) is calling on the British government to act after...

Western Dental Implements Caries Assessment Pilot for High-Risk Children

Western Dental & Orthodontics has implemented a comprehensive cavity risk assessment program by expanding upon...

Children With More PFAS in Their Blood More Likely to Develop Cavities

Children with higher concentrations of perfluorodecanoic acid in their blood are more likely to...

Wisconsin Tops 2020 List of the States With the Best Oral Health

The quality of oral health and oral healthcare varies widely across the United States,...

High-Sugar Diet Linked to Periodontal Disease

As sweet soft drinks and excessive sugar increase the risk of dental caries and...

Peptide Coats Teeth and Prevents Cavities

Researchers with the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Hong Kong Faculty...

A Third of Australian Adults Have Tooth Decay

A third of Australian adults age 15 and older has untreated tooth decay, according...