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

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

Ozempic teeth is a potential side effect of taking GLP-1 drugs. Dentists explain it as well as what you can do to avoid it.

Scientists are uncovering how gene clusters in oral bacteria help form sticky biofilms, opening doors to cavity prevention ...

Light on – bacteria dead. Disinfecting surfaces could be as simple as that. To turn this idea into a weapon against ...

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

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

The latest 3-D printing innovation could change the way you think about your annual visit to the dentist. That’s because Dutch researchers at the University of Groningen are working on the creation of ...

Cavities are incredibly common, affecting 90% of adults between the ages of 19 and 64 — but they are often preventable. Also known as "dental caries," cavities are damaged areas in the hard parts of ...

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

An analysis of the bones and teeth of ancient mammoths (Mammuthus) has identified some of the microorganisms that lived in ...