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Wine May Improve Oral Health
A little wine each day may be good for your colon and heart, possibly...
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Periodontal Treatment Improves Control of Type 2 Diabetes
Control over type 2 diabetes improves notably when patients take special care of their...
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Toothpaste Ingredient Also May Fight Malaria
When used in toothpaste, triclosan prevents the buildup of plaque bacteria by inhibiting the...
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Cavitating Jets Remove More Plaque from Implants Than Water Jets
Natural teeth and dental implants alike can suffer from plaque buildup. Plaque mostly sticks...
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Plaque and Microbes Defeated by New Dental Material
Plaque can grow on composite materials just as it grows on enamel. Yet a...
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Study Reveals How Caries-Causing Bacteria Survive in Dental Plaque
Extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) play a central role in the survival capabilities of caries-causing bacteria...
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Grant to Explore Strategies for Genetically Engineering Oral Microbes
Oral microbes rule the mouth, but there are limitations in how far we can...
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New Surgical Procedure Successfully Treats Peri-Implantitis
As dental implants become more common, dentists can expect to see more cases of...
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Sugar-Free Gum Could Save $4.1 Billion in Dental Costs
If current consumers of sugar-free chewing gum increase their consumption by just one piece...
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Ancient Plaque Proves That Neanderthals Used “Aspirin”
Ancient DNA found in the dental plaque of Neanderthals—our nearest extinct relative—has revealed new...