Scientists have uncovered a connection between oral health and brain health. New research suggests that a common ...

A familiar mouth bacterium best known for causing cavities may also be quietly influencing the brain. Scientists found that ...

Scientists are increasingly convinced that what happens in the mouth does not stay in the mouth. A growing body of research ...

A new study published by the International Journal of Molecular Sciences reports that several cannabinoids may have antibacterial activity against specific bacteria commonly linked to persistent ...

Introduction: Although self-ligating brackets presumably provide better hygiene conditions, no consensus has been reached so far. Objective: Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate, in ...

Researchers from The University of Osaka find that migration of blood sugar to saliva in individuals with type 2 diabetes causes an imbalance in the oral microbiome, affecting cavity development Osaka ...

Glucanohydrolases have shown promise in degrading exopolysaccharides in cariogenic biofilms, making them a potential strategy for biofilm control without disrupting the oral microbiota. However, their ...

Summary: Scientists have uncovered a direct link between oral bacteria and Parkinson’s disease. They found that Streptococcus mutans, best known for causing cavities, can settle in the gut and release ...

Members of the Gomelsky lab at UW are, from left: standing, Kiet Tran, a graduate student; Aili Wang, a graduate student; Ahmed Elbakush, a research scientist and first author of the research paper; ...

Scientists have discovered that DIM, a natural molecule, can cut plaque-causing bacteria in the mouth by 90%, paving the way for more effective toothpaste and mouthwash formulas. Credit: Stock ...