Researchers have developed a targeted approach to combat periodontitis without disrupting the natural balance of the oral ...

An analysis of the bones and teeth of ancient mammoths (Mammuthus) has identified some of the microorganisms that lived in the animals’ mouths and bodies more than one million years ago. The study, ...

Mouthwash can do more than just stop bad breath. It can deliver an extra dose of fluoride, whiten teeth and kill bacteria in the mouth. Some products promise to help prevent plaque and gum disease.

Representative images and heatmaps illustrate how human fetal tooth germs from the upper and lower jaws, although morphologically similar at the cap stage, already display distinct gene expression ...

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 ...

* Discovery of gene cluster enabling biofilm formation in oral bacteria * Potential to engineer good bacteria to outcompete cavity-causing microbes * Goal to //replace brushing and flossing with a ...

The latest 3-D printing innovation could change the way you think about your annual visit to the dentist. That’s because Dutch researchers at the University of Groningen are working on the creation of ...

A dentist has revealed the worst drink for your tooth health, and it’s not what you might imagine. Dr Deepa Chopra, the ...