A University of Saskatchewan (USask) dentistry research team has proved the usefulness of a method of simulating tooth decay that can allow researchers to test new treatment options without a large ...

When you think about biofilm and its impact on the dental practice, what is your first reaction? Today, we will challenge typical thoughts about biofilm and quite likely give you a new perspective on ...

Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the presence of ...

Arginine, a naturally occurring amino acid, may counteract the destructive effects of dental biofilms, in turn reducing the risk of caries, according to an article published on January 11 in SciTech.

New human clinical trial proves arginine, an amino acid, can modify plaque formation on teeth, thereby protecting against dental caries CHENGDU, SICHUAN, CHINA ...

Dentists rely on composite materials to perform restorative procedures, such as filling cavities. Yet these materials, like tooth enamel, can be vulnerable to the growth of plaque, the sticky biofilm ...

The National Institutes of Health has awarded Eastman Dental Center's Hyun (Michel) Koo, D.D.S, Ph.D., $1.6 million to continue his work on preventing dental caries, the single most prevalent and ...