microbial

HVE and Intraoral Suction Together Significantly Reduce Microbial Aerosols

The combined use of a high-volume evacuator (HVE) with an intraoral suction device significantly...

Researchers Unlock Mechanics Behind Dental Plaque Formation

Using synthetic biology, an international team of researchers has uncovered how a novel microbial...

Toothbrush Microbial Communities Resemble the Oral Microbiome—Not the Toilet

The microbial communities that live on the bristles of toothbrushes match the microbes commonly...

Researchers Map the Metagenomics of Dental Black Plaque

The dark pigmentations that appear around the gums on dental enamel have a bacterial...

URI Researcher to Explore Relationships Between Oral Bacteria

Matthew Ramsey, PhD, of the University of Rhode Island (URI) has received a five-year,...

Radiation Affects Mucosal Microflora in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

A study published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene analyzed the tongue and buccal...

Periodontal Disease Offers Clues to Microbiome Mysteries

Microbial cells outnumber human cells in the body of a healthy adult 10 to...

Diabetes Affects the Oral Microbiome and Fosters Periodontitis

Four years ago, the European Federation of Periodontology and the American Academy of Periodontology...

Use the Right Water to Improve Care, Productivity, and Profitability

Water is one of life’s most important resources. It is critical for growing food,...

Ancient Plaque Proves That Neanderthals Used “Aspirin”

Ancient DNA found in the dental plaque of Neanderthals—our nearest extinct relative—has revealed new...