The goal of brushing one's teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ...

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Cornell researchers found that genetic variation in AMY1, a starch-digesting gene, alters oral bacteria composition, ...

Side-splitting laughter isn’t so typical for a science fair. But when Paul Stapleton, a career biologist and judge for this year’s Public Schools District STEM Fair, laid eyes on bacterial comparisons ...

Many people unknowingly damage their teeth with everyday habits, and while brushing and flossing are essential for good oral ...

By Dr. Robert Kelly, D.M.D. General Dentist, McKenzie Dental About 10 years ago there was a study in England that searched historic dental literature to find the evidence that flossing was beneficial.

The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths — the oral microbiome — is often ...