No matter how much they brush their teeth, some people still get more cavities than others, in part because of differences in ...

A new vibration-activated whitening powder uses electric toothbrush motion to brighten teeth while repairing enamel and influencing oral bacteria. Tooth stains are not always a brushing problem. Some ...

Deep tooth infections can quietly fuel inflammation that disrupts blood sugar control, and treating them may benefit overall metabolic health.

We tapped Dr. Victoria Sampson to answer all of our top questions on oral wellness, including her favorite products, ...

The mouth provides a hospitable environment for many microorganisms. It is warm, nutrient-rich, continuously bathed with saliva, and has a pH of between 6.75 and 7.25. Hence the oral cavity is home to ...

Stripping some oral bacteria of their access to other pathogenic oral bacteria could help prevent periodontal disease and tooth loss, according to a new study in Microbiology (February 1, 2012). The ...

Millions of people throughout the world face oral and dental health difficulties on a daily basis, an important element of total well-being that is sometimes disregarded. In today’s fast-paced ...

Thanks to a novel tool that detects bacteria in saliva using SHERLOCK, the evolution of CRISPR, you may soon be able to leave the dentist after a checkup with more comprehensive information about the ...

Each year, more than two million people die from advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD). Previous research has linked gut ...