UC Riverside scientists have now discovered a chemical that plants produce when they're stressed prevents dangerous biofilm ...

Antimicrobial prophylaxis for prevention of HACEK bacterial endocarditis before invasive dental procedures should be reserved for selected high-risk patients with prosthetic heart valves ...

Patients and dental teams ... populated by these bacteria) is mostly considered as nonpathogenic; however, in immunodeficient patients, it may cause various opportunistic infections.

Measuring levels of key proteins in patients' saliva may be a relatively easy way for dentists and even patients themselves ...

Mix half teaspoon of salt in warm water and swish in your mouth. Apply cold compress to the outside of the cheek to reduce ...

Failure to get treatment could result tooth loss, infections and abscesses that may spread throughout the body. She pointed out: "Bacteria from infections, dental abscesses, or gum diseases can ...