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Pathogens in Dental Aerosols Mostly Come from Irrigants, Not Saliva

Researchers at the Ohio State University College of Dentistry say they have tracked the...

Researchers Complete Atlas of Single Cells That Make Up Human Teeth

Researchers at the University of Zurich said they have mapped the first complete atlas...

Blood Test Detects Presence and Location of Wide Range of Cancers

In a study involving thousands of participants, a new blood test detected more than...

Study Totals Number of Genes in Human Oral and Gut Microbiomes

There may be more genes in the collective human microbiome than stars in the...

Salivary Microbiomes Differ Between Caries-Active Boys and Girls

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

10,000-Year-Old Chewing Gum Reveals Early Scandinavian DNA

The first human beings who settled in Scandinavia more than 10,000 years ago left...

Gum Disease and Coronary Artery Disease Share Genetic Basis

Periodontal disease (PD) and coronary artery disease (CAD) share a common genetic basis involving...

Households, Not Genetics, Shape Salivary Microbiomes

Our households largely determine the mix of microorganisms that inhabit our saliva, according to...

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...

East Asian Dental Differences Traced to Gene Cluster

Researchers have uncovered the genetic sources of dental traits commonly found in East Asians,...