microbiome

Salivary Microbiomes Differ Between Caries-Active Boys and Girls

Dental caries represents one of the most common chronic diseases found in young children,...

Research Uncovers Microbiome’s Role in Oral Mucositis

Researchers at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine say they are a...

Mouthwash Use May Raise Blood Pressure

Some oral bacteria can cause periodontal disease and other issues, while other oral bacteria...

Celebrate the New Frontier of Preventive Dentistry on World Oral Health Day

In 1994, the World Health Organization’s World Health Day was dedicated to oral health...

Th17 Immune Cells Drive Bone Loss in Periodontitis

An unhealthy population of microbes in the mouth triggers specialized immune cells that inflame...

Youth Born With HIV Face Greater Caries Risk

  Children who are born with HIV may have a greater risk of caries,...

Alcohol Affects Oral Bacteria Linked to Diseases

Compared to nondrinkers, men and women who have one or more alcoholic drinks each...

Forsyth Institute Appoints Shi as CEO

Wenyuan Shi, PhD, has been named chief executive officer and chief scientific officer of...

Grant to Explore Strategies for Genetically Engineering Oral Microbes

Oral microbes rule the mouth, but there are limitations in how far we can...

Studies to Explore the Microbiome’s Role in Oral and Systemic Health

The University of Buffalo (UB) is supporting a pair of projects investigating the links...