Fighting Covid-19 with mouthwashes—study adds to evidence of efficacy
Mouthwashes that contain cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) have been found to [...]
Study finds teledentistry a valid substitute for in-person initial consultations
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the widespread adoption of [...]
Study reveals new aspects of gingivitis and body’s response
A team led by University of Washington researchers has identified [...]
The incredible bacteria living in your mouth
How do we add the right bacteria into the right place when the biogeography has gotten 'out of whack'?
Can we treat dental disease better?
University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) researchers captured high-resolution, real-time images of the mineralisation process in an artificial saliva model.
Polymers prevent potentially hazardous mist
Food-grade polymers can eliminate aerolisation from the force of a dentist's drill.
New European oral health manifesto
The new European oral health manifesto ‘Why Oral Health Matters’, features five main policy areas that will advance oral health in Europe.
Your gums reveal your diet
Most of us are aware that sweets and other sugary food and drinks increase the risk of tooth decay but research has shown they can also increase the risk of gum disease.
Antibiotics and toothaches
The American Dental Association (ADA) has announced a new guideline indicating that in most cases, antibiotics are not recommended for toothaches.
A secret in saliva
Two million years of eating meat and cooked food may have helped humans shift further from other great apes on the evolutionary tree.