Plaque

Peptide Coats Teeth and Prevents Cavities

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

How to Prevent Wine-Stained Teeth

As the holidays approach, many folks indulge in more wine than usual—and that could...

Listerine Takes Patient Education into Virtual Reality

Dr. Michael C. Lynch, global director and fellow of oral care scientific engagement at...

Simon-Soro Recognized for Salivary Microbiome Research

The International Association for Dental Research honored Aurea Simon-Soro, DMD, MSc, PhD, of the...

Oral Microbiome Communities Follow a Pattern Through Childhood

Researchers at the Ohio State University College of Dentistry found consistent patterns by using...

Research to Explore Why Fillings Break Down

Tooth-colored fillings usually require a replacement every five to seven years, according to the...

Patients Need to Brush Up on Dental Terminology

Many of your patients aren’t familiar with key terminology that you use every day...

Microrobots Remove Dental Plaque

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and School of Engineering...

Adhesive Prevents Tooth Decay Around Orthodontic Brackets

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have produced a new orthodontic bracket bonding...

Irish Famine Victims’ Heavy Smoking Led to Dental Decay

Irish Famine victims were heavy smokers, which caused badly rotten teeth, according to researchers...