Scientists have now discovered a chemical that plants produce when they're stressed prevents dangerous biofilm from forming. The breakthrough offers potential advances in healthcare as well as ...

If your teeth have ever felt fuzzy after skipping a brushing, you've encountered biofilm—a slimy bacterial layer that clings ...

It can also lead to fungal infections. For more general information on mouthcare problems, visit the Oral Health Foundation, a leading independent charity in the UK dedicated to improving oral health ...

The Ministry of health issued a comprehensive infection control assessment of the nation's dental facilities Sunday, marking ...

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 ...

As well, when patients have dental infections, arthroplasty should not occur until 3 weeks after the active infection has resolved. On the other hand, minimally invasive procedures including ...

4. The ADA encouraged dentists to visit the CDC's website for additional guidance on masks and respiratory virus prevention. 5. Two members of the ADA Council on Dental Practice reported seeing an ...