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“Like bacteria hitch-hiking on the fungi”—study shows how organisms “walk” across teeth

PHILADELPHIA, US: A research team from the University of Pennsylvania has found that, within hours of growth, groupings of bacteria were able to “leap” ...

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Study identifies cells in gingivae that protect against periodontitis

PHILADELPHIA, U.S./CHENGDU, China: Despite significant advancements in oral health care, periodontitis remains the most common cause of tooth loss, as well ...

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Alzheimer’s drug trial to target P. gingivalis

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands: At the recent Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, researchers at pharmaceutical company Cortexyme announced an ...

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Antibiotics may worsen oral infections

CLEVELAND, U.S.: Scientists have long known that overuse of antibiotics can do more harm than good, resulting for example in antibiotic resistance. However,...

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Researchers sequence rare bacterium that causes rampant dental caries

URBANA, Ill., U.S.: Among the most prevalent chronic diseases in both children and adults is dental caries, which occurs when the mouth is in a state of ...

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Study reveals bacteria’s competitive nature

NEW HAVEN, Conn., U.S.: With between 100 and 200 different strains of bacteria in the human mouth at any one time, the oral cavity can be a highly contested...

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Nanostructured surface fights bacteria growing on dental implants

KARLSRUHE, Germany: Micro- and nanotechnology are gaining importance in the medical field and particularly in implantology. Dental implants provide a great ...

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