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Researchers Explore Synthetic Mucus as an Antibiotic Alternative
Antibiotic resistance presents a growing threat to global health, causing 23,000 deaths each year...
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Pediatric Dentistry Should Focus on Caries Prevention
This February, dentistrytoday.com celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month with news stories, interviews, and...
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Northern Lichen May Fight Caries and Gum Disease
Researchers from Université Laval have isolated 6 compounds with antibacterial properties that may potentially...
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Implant Fights Infections With Reservoir Full of Antimicrobials
The bacterial and fungal pathogens that form biofilm on traditional dental implants pose a...
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Lozenge Reduces Gingivitis During Pregnancy
Gingivitis is a common problem during pregnancy. Yet a double-blind, randomized study of 45...
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Nanoparticles Break Up Plaque and Prevent Cavities
The decay-causing bacteria that live in dental plaque “hide” in a glue-like polymer scaffold....
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Kids Acquire S Mutans from Outside of Their Families Too
Families share everything—including Streptococcus mutans, the bacteria most frequently associated with dental caries. Yet...
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Tobacco Smoke Makes Oral Bacteria More Resilient
The mouth is home to more than 700 different bacteria species. Tobacco smoke, though,...
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Bacteria Enlisted in Fight Against Cavities
Bacteria typically get the blame for causing tooth decay. But a previously unidentified strain...
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Silver in Retainers Stops Streptococcus Mutans
Plaque accumulates around the rough surfaces of retainers, and enamel demineralization may follow. According...