Scientists are exploring how engineered bacteria could reduce cavities and make brushing less necessary by reshaping your ...

While some species of mouth bacteria have been linked to cavities, not all strains of these species are uniformly bad. UC ...

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 ...

Cavities aren't solely caused by sugar; starchy foods, acidic drinks, and poor oral hygiene also contribute to enamel erosion ...

A common mouth and gut bacteria may be linked to a higher risk of stroke, found a new study. The findings may pave the way for rapid tests to calculate stroke risk alongside preventative measures. The ...

Persistent tooth infection may cause ear and head pain because of the connection between your teeth and the trigeminal nerve.

If Wenjun Zhang has her way, no one will ever have to brush or floss again.Zhang, a UC Berkeley professor of chemical and ...