New research shows that 'hacking' the communication channels between microbes in the mouth could boost levels of beneficial ...

Two teeth from a man who lived approximately 4,000 years ago have been discovered to have an abundance of bacteria that primarily cause tooth decay and gum disease. The rare find could help scientists ...

An artificial saliva in the form of a mouthwash, produced with the CANECPI-5 protein extracted from sugarcane and modified in ...

Periodontitis is widespread and can have serious consequences for overall health. Researchers at Fraunhofer have identified a ...

Tiny teeth tattoos are being fashioned to detect harmful bacteria in the human body and diagnose illnesses. Researchers at Princeton University, led by Michael McAlpine, have been developing this high ...

A medical professional has warned that you might have been "brushing your teeth wrong your whole life". The expert suggests there's a specific time in the morning when you should be cleaning your ...

July 21 (UPI) --The bacteria in the mouth that causes tooth decay might also help colon cancer spread to other organs in the body, according to a study published Tuesday by the journal Science ...

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