Plaque

Researchers Pinpoint Cavity-Causing Bacterium

Researchers believe they have identified bacteria that cause early childhood caries. A team of...

Book Breaks New Ground on Oral Health

No matter what a person does, plaque is constantly developing. Plaque forms because of...

The Toothbrush, Dental Floss Effect Of Streptococcus Enzyme

Investigators from Japan show in vitro that the bacterium Streptococcus salivarius, a non-biofilm forming,...

Preventing Gum Disease Benefits Long Term Health

Gum disease is an important early warning sign of potentially serious health problems later...

Taking a Closer Look at Plaque

A team of University of Rochester scientists is using the technique of Raman spectroscopy...