oral microbiome

Eklund Foundation Announces 2021 Grant Recipients

The Eklund Foundation now supports research projects in dentistry for the sixth year running....

Q&A With Forsyth Institute CEO Dr. Wenyuan Shi

We’re celebrating Dentistry Today’s 40th anniversary by interviewing 40 of the profession’s top leaders....

Study to Examine Oral Microbiome’s Role in COVID-19 Mortality Rates

An international collaboration will drive research examining the impact of COVID-19 including the role...

Partnership to Research Biomarkers in the Oral Cavity

The Forsyth Institute has entered into a strategic collaboration with Sherlock Biosciences, an engineering...

Researchers Chart 100,000-Year-Old History of Oral Bacteria

By comparing the fossilized dental plaque of human beings and Neanderthals spanning the past...

Bacteria That Cause Periodontitis Spread from Parents to Their Children

Adults with periodontitis transmit bacteria that can cause the disease in the future to...

Exercise Improves the Oral Microbiome

Exercise can improve the oral microbiomes of patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD),...

Beetroot Juice Promotes a Healthy Oral Microbiome

Drinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels...

Researchers Unlock Mechanics Behind Dental Plaque Formation

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

Even Skipping Just One Day of Brushing Leads to Poor Oral Health

Skipping a day or two of brushing and flossing really is a big deal,...