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“Our goal is to make oral synbiotics an accessible preventive tool for childhood caries”

In many parts of the world, unequal access to oral health professionals and facilities makes it difficult for communities to receive adequate care. This ...

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Dental procedures and their relationship with postoperative peri-prosthetic joint infection

LEIPZIG, Germany: As the global population ages, the number of total joint arthroplasties (TJAs), particularly of the hip and knee, correspondingly ...

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Oral microbiota may serve as a biomarker for early autism screening

HONG KONG: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a global public health concern. Early identification and timely support for children with ASD can significantly...

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Periodontal disease bacteria linked to higher risk of head and neck cancer

NEW YORK, US: Studies have repeatedly shown that oral bacteria can contribute to periodontal disease. Now, researchers have sought to examine whether there ...

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UK to review guidelines on infective endocarditis prevention

LONDON, UK: Earlier this year, researchers from the University of Sheffield confirmed that dental patients at high risk of infective endocarditis (IE) ...

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UK urged to update dental antibiotic guidelines for potential endocarditis patients

SHEFFIELD, UK: Infective endocarditis (IE) is a potentially life-threatening heart infection that is caused by dental bacteria in around a third of cases. A...

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Treatment of patients with severe periodontal disease in general dental practice

According to current data, approximately ten million people in Germany have severe periodontitis. This condition leads to tooth extractions and loss of ...

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Researchers develop at-home test that can diagnose gingivitis

CINCINNATI, US: The prevalence of gingivitis continues to be a significant public health concern, and barriers such as limited access to healthcare and high...

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Study identifies new bacterial species involved in dental caries formation

PHILADELPHIA, US: It was previously believed that Streptococcus mutans was the main microorganism responsible for dental caries. However, in a recent study,...

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Researchers to develop novel antibiotic delivery system to treat aggressive periodontitis

BETHLEHEM, Pa., US: Aggressive forms of periodontitis associated with Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans are often difficult to treat with traditional ...

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Study links oral microbiome to depression and anxiety

XI’AN, China: An increasing body of evidence has suggested that changes in the gut microbiota play a significant role in the development of anxiety, ...

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Oral bacteria may give rise to brain abscesses, study shows

PLYMOUTH, UK: In a recent study, researchers investigated the role of oral bacteria in the development of brain abscesses. They found that the samples of ...

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Study offers new insight into diversity and prevalence of bacteria in oral infections

SOLNA, Sweden: Mounting evidence suggests that oral infections can affect the course and pathogenesis of systemic diseases and are an emerging challenge for...

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Study offers new insights into periodontal disease and body’s protective response

SEATTLE, U.S.: Biofilm buildup can lead to many oral health issues, including gingivitis, periodontitis and tooth loss, as well as other serious health ...

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Scientists conducting novel oral health research in space

NEW YORK, U.S.: As the saying goes, the sky is the limit. This is true for the scientists conducting the first oral health experiment in space to ...

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Dual-light photodynamic therapy helps kill oral bacteria

ESPOO, Finland: Regular toothbrushing helps maintain good oral health, but does not completely prevent the occurrence of oral disease. To help kill ...

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Researchers examine composition of oral microbiome in children

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada/COLUMBUS, Ohio, U.S.: The composition of the oral microbiome is critically important in oral health and disease, but the...

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New study offers insights into development of complex microbial communities in oral cavity

MINNEAPOLIS, U.S.: University of Minnesota researchers have studied how oral bacteria adhere to surfaces and develop biofilms in the oral cavity. In the ...

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Scientists find link between mouthwash use and raised blood pressure

HOUSTON, U.S.: A balanced oral microbiome can contribute to good cardiovascular health by converting dietary nitrate into nitric oxide (NO), a signaling ...

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Oral bacteria could play a crucial role in pancreatic cancer detection

SOLNA, Sweden: In a recent study, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have found a link between the presence of oral bacteria in cystic pancreatic tumours ...

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Researchers uncover how oral bacteria can affect the aggressiveness of colon cancers

NEW YORK, U.S.: The risks associated with poor oral health are many. In the past, scientists have demonstrated that around a third of colorectal cancers are...

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